# pickle vs pimple

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pickle
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪkəl/ · frequency rank #17,443*
A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup.

### pimple
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ · frequency rank #35,880*
An inflamed (raised and colored) spot on the surface of the skin that is usually painful and fills with pus.

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