# mesh vs mush

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mesh
*noun · IPA /mɛʃ/ · frequency rank #10,401*
A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.

### mush
*noun · IPA /mʌʃ/ · frequency rank #29,390*
A somewhat liquid mess, often of food; a soft or semisolid substance.

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