# pink vs plank

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pink
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪŋk/ · frequency rank #2,905*
A color reminiscent of pinks, the flowers.

### plank
*noun · IPA /ˈplæŋk/ · frequency rank #15,884*
A long, broad and thick piece of timber, as opposed to a board which is less thick.

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