# vat vs vault

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### vat
*noun · IPA /væt/ · frequency rank #14,246*
A large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning.

### vault
*noun · IPA /vɒlt/ · frequency rank #8,375*
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/vat-vs-vault