# ladle vs lapse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ladle
*noun · IPA /ˈleɪ.dəl/ · frequency rank #43,744*
A deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.

### lapse
*noun · IPA /læps/ · frequency rank #15,206*
A temporary failure; a slip.

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