# stringer vs stripper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### stringer
*noun · IPA /stɹɪŋə/ · frequency rank #27,663*
Someone who threads something; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows.

### stripper
*noun · IPA /stɹɪpɚ/ · frequency rank #16,142*
Someone who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner, especially as a form of paid entertainment.

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