# picker vs pocket

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### picker
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪkə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #29,420*
Agent noun of pick; one who picks.

### pocket
*noun · IPA /ˈpɒk.ɪt/ · frequency rank #3,123*
A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/picker-vs-pocket