# pageant vs patent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pageant
*noun · IPA /ˈpæd͡ʒənt/ · frequency rank #14,803*
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.

### patent
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪtənt/ · frequency rank #5,345*
An official document granting an appointment, privilege, or right, or some property or title; letters patent.

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