# model vs motel

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### model
*noun · IPA /ˈmɒd.l̩/ · frequency rank #775*
A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.

### motel
*noun · IPA /moʊˈtɛl/ · frequency rank #12,811*
A type of hotel or lodging establishment, often located near a major highway, which typically features a series of rooms whose entrances are immediately adjacent to a parking lot to facilitate convenient access to parked automobiles.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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