# vest vs vestry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### vestry
*noun · IPA /ˈvɛstɹi/ · frequency rank #40,506*
A room in a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where these are stored; also used for meetings and classes.

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