# lodge vs lough

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lodge
*noun · IPA /lɒd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #6,264*
A building for recreational use such as a hunting lodge or a summer cabin.

### lough
*noun · IPA /lɑx/ · frequency rank #35,390*
A lake or long, narrow inlet, especially in Ireland.

## Source
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