# wand vs wing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wand
*noun · IPA /wɒnd/ · frequency rank #15,735*
A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.

### wing
*noun · IPA /wɪŋ/ · frequency rank #2,471*
An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/wand-vs-wing