# noodle vs nozzle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### noodle
*noun · IPA [ˈnuː.dl̩] · frequency rank #16,761*
A string or flat strip of pasta or other dough, usually cooked (at least initially) by boiling, and served in soup or in a dry form mixed with a sauce and other ingredients.

### nozzle
*noun · IPA /ˈnɒzəl/ · frequency rank #21,300*
A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.

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