# pantry vs panty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pantry
*noun · IPA /ˈpæntɹi/ · frequency rank #21,608*
A small room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen, dedicated to shelf-stable food storage or storing kitchenware, like a larder, but smaller.

### panty
*noun · frequency rank #30,169*
Short trousers for men, or more usually boys.

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