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“Crape” or “Crepe”

crape / crepe 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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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

crape

  • nounsmall very thin pancake.
  • verbcover or drape with crape.

crepe k·r·EY·p

  • nounpaper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations.
  • nouna soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“crape”

  • Lagerstroemia indica, the crape myrtle or crepe myrtle, a…

“crepe”

  • Silk crepe may be used according to…
  • …like cotton, semi-Georgette, pure Georgette, crepe, chiffon, silk and any other…
  • …indica, the crape myrtle or crepe myrtle, a plant species

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