# seam vs sexy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### seam
*noun · IPA /siːm/ · frequency rank #16,342*
A folded-back and stitched piece of fabric; especially, the stitching that joins two or more pieces of fabric.

### sexy
*adjective · IPA /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ · frequency rank #3,525*
Having sex appeal; attractive.

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