# sideshow vs slideshow

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sideshow
*noun · IPA /ˈsaɪdˌʃoʊ/ · frequency rank #31,345*
A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.

### slideshow
*noun · IPA /ˈslaɪdˌʃoʊ/ · frequency rank #31,351*
A presentation of a series of photographic slides, usually with a spoken or recorded explanation.

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