# wicker vs worker

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wicker
*noun · IPA /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #29,146*
A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.

### worker
*noun · IPA /ˈwɜː.kə/ · frequency rank #3,461*
One who works: a person who performs labor for a living; traditionally, especially, manual labor.

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