# hatter vs heater

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hatter
*noun · IPA /ˈhætə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #37,963*
A person who makes, sells, or repairs hats.

### heater
*noun · IPA /ˈhitɚ/ · frequency rank #13,928*
A device that produces and radiates heat, typically to raise the temperature of a room or building.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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