# lodger vs loser

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lodger
*noun · IPA /ˈlɑd͡ʒɚ/ · frequency rank #48,331*
A person who lodges in another's house (compare tenant).

### loser
*noun · IPA /luːzə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #7,026*
A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/lodger-vs-loser