# veil vs vest

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### veil
*noun · IPA /veɪl/ · frequency rank #11,994*
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.

### vest
*noun · IPA /vɛst/ · frequency rank #10,791*
A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.

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