# vault vs vaulted

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### vaulted
*adjective · frequency rank #26,297*
Of a ceiling supported by arches, introduced in the Gothic style.

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