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“Coffer” or “Cougher”

coffer / cougher are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

coffer k·AO·f·er

  • nounan ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.
  • nouna chest especially for storing valuables.

cougher

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“coffer”

  • The coffer comes also from Karlov.
  • A coffer dam to divert the river
  • Charles Kincaid and Carpi Coffer filed suit on behalf of
  • There is a coffer with remains of monks who
  • Charles Kincaid and Carpi Coffer, students at Kentucky State University,

“cougher”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

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