# lace vs lap

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lace
*noun · IPA /leɪs/ · frequency rank #9,355*
A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.

### lap
*noun · IPA /læp/ · frequency rank #5,335*
The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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