# tapas vs taper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tapas
*noun · IPA /ˈtæpæs/ · frequency rank #34,713*
A variety of Spanish small savoury food items or snacks such as croquettes, cured meat, potato salad, and seafood, originally served with sherry and now often with other alcoholic beverages as well.

### taper
*noun · IPA /ˈteɪpə/ · frequency rank #19,713*
A slender wax candle.

## Source
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