# lowkey vs lowry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lowkey
*adjective · frequency rank #39,902*
Alternative spelling of low-key.

### lowry
*noun · IPA /ˈlɒɹi/ · frequency rank #18,359*
An open boxcar used on railroads.

## Source
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