# wind vs window

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wind
*noun · IPA /ˈwɪnd/ · frequency rank #1,547*
Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

### window
*noun · IPA /ˈwɪndəʊ/ · frequency rank #1,680*
An opening, usually covered by one or more panes of clear glass, to allow light and air from outside to enter a building or vehicle.

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