# vape vs vase

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### vape
*noun · IPA /veɪp/ · frequency rank #21,696*
Clipping of vaporizer (“device in electronic cigarettes”)

### vase
*noun · IPA /vɑːz/ · frequency rank #14,245*
An upright open container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-02.
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