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The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the contraction of a word by omitting one or more sounds from the middle.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis an adverb that means “from that time” or “since then.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that indicates “a warm, dry wind descending a mountain, as on the north side of the Alps.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a verb that means “to comment or discourse at great length.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis a verb that originally pertained to bowing but is often used today to mean “to act in a manner showing excessive deference or eagerness to please.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “a kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “an elaborately patterned lacelike webbing made of hand-knotted cord, yarn, or the like, and used for wall decorations, hanging baskets, garments, and accessories.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “dipped in flour, sautéed in butter, and sprinkled with lemon juice and chopped parsley.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis a noun that denotes “a fur scarf with long tabs at the ends.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that indicates “a bony or chitinous shield, test, or shell covering some or all of the dorsal part of an animal, as of a turtle.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “aromatic or herb-flavored tea.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “an informal session at which folk singers and instrumentalists perform for their own enjoyment.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “producing darkness.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “pertaining to or noting a language characterized by combining morphemes without fusion or morphophonemic change.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “protection” or “support.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “of or having the nature of a cherub, or an angel represented as a rosy-cheeked child with wings.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a devotee of archery.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “extremely unpleasant or distasteful.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “a tip, present, or gratuity.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here.
The Word of the Dayis an interjection that is used as a hunting cry when a chase is at full speed, though it is also often used to mimic the sound of blowing a horn. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “an Irish dish made of cabbage, kale, or other greens, and potatoes boiled and mashed together.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “yielding or containing gold.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “a very hard rock, anciently quarried in Egypt, having a dark, purplish-red groundmass containing small crystals of feldspar.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “ragged,” “unkempt,” or “dilapidated.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a verb that means “to remove the ambiguity from” or “to make unambiguous.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “a two-step, especially one done to Latin American rhythms.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a heavy, one-edged sword, usually slightly curved, used especially by cavalry.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “an official bulletin or communication, usually to the press or public.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “prosperous, happy, or peaceful.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adverb that means “toward or by the sea.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “a Renaissance fiddle with a pear-shaped body tapering into a neck that ends in a sickle-shaped or scroll-shaped pegbox.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “characterized by bitter or scornful derision,” “mocking,” “sneering,” or “cynical.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “a small three-legged table or stand.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a reward, recompense, or requital.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “scattered members” or “disjointed portions or parts” and is often applied to fragments of poetry or fragmentary quotations. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “of or relating to marshes.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “anoxia, or depletion of oxygen, in a body of water, along with a high level of hydrogen sulfide, a condition toxic to aquatic organisms.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun with origins in the Indigenous languages of the Americas, which have not received sufficient documentation and analysis as compared to other languages. Support them as part of the UNESCO Indigenous Languages Decade!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “containing iron and magnesium, with little or no silica.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adverb that means “from the founding of the city,” which refers to the legendary founding of Rome circa 753 B.C. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a verb that means “to engage in a drunken revel.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “fancifully varied in color or decoration." Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “incapable of being evaded.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “of or relating to Easter or to Passover,” and you may find it both capitalized and in lowercase. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a verb that means “to compose or write, as a poem.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the act of donating money, food, or other items to poor or needy people, especially as a spiritual practice.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to a V-shaped accent placed over a letter to indicate that a sound is palatalized. Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a professional storyteller of family genealogy, history, and legend.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a verb that means “to throw a person or thing out of a window.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
On a quest for a shrubbery? Look no further! The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a dense growth of shrubs or small trees.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “one of over a thousand known extragalactic objects that are thought to be the most distant and most luminous objects in the universe.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “prepared with mixed vegetables, as with water chestnuts, mushrooms, and bean sprouts.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a covered portico, as a promenade.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “having a glutinous consistency,” or—more succinctly—“sticky, adhesive, or viscous.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “having the ability to shape diverse elements or concepts into a unified whole.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “designating or pertaining to a pictographic script in which many of the symbols are conventionalized, recognizable pictures of the things represented.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a misapplied or inappropriate name or designation.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the series of small, jerky movements of the eyes when changing focus from one point to another.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that refers to “the meal that Muslims eat after sunset during Ramadan to break the day’s fast.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “good-humored ridicule” or “banter.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the north.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “tending to move away from a stimulus or situation.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a full day's travel across a desert without a stop for taking on water.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a cordial flavored with rose petals, cloves, cinnamon, or the like, popular in southern Europe.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
If terminology ever fails you, feel free to trot out today’s word instead. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “any complex instrument or mechanism for a particular purpose.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “somewhat reddish” or “tinged with red.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the vertical groove on the surface of the upper lip, below the septum of the nose.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “cloudy or foggy.” Is it clear what it is? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the process of setting a stage, with regard to placement of actors, scenery, and properties.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a Japanese poem consisting of 31 syllables in 5 lines, with 5 syllables in the first and third lines and 7 in the others.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Happy spring! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “rich in verdure; freshly green; verdant.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a ceremonial structure from the Aztec Empire, consisting of a truncated terraced pyramid supporting a temple.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “having or exhibiting a variety of colors.” Want to know more about it? Listen now and then click here!
The Word of the Dayis an adjective that means “well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out more here!
The Word of the Day is a noun that means “an Etruscan black ceramic ware, often ornamented with incised geometrical patterns or figures carved in relief.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Don’t let today’s word make you feel too swamped. The Word of the Day is a noun that literally means “an area of miry or boggy ground whose surface yields under the tread,” though you may often hear it used in a figurative sense. Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Let today’s word spark your imagination! The Word of the Day is an adjective with numerous meanings; however, we’re going to focus on the definition “abstract or metaphysical.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Today’s word takes us far north—and very much uphill—to the Highlands of Scotland. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a gentleman, especially a cadet of a ranking family, among the Highlanders of Scotland.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Today’s word will give us the extra edge we need as we do some vocabulary recon! The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to inspect, observe, or survey in order to gain information for military purposes.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
If you’ve ever wondered what the metal bit on the end of a pencil is called, today’s word should provide some relief. Listen now to the Word of the Day then check out more here!
Today’s word will take us to the caves of Mesoamerica. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America, formed by the collapse of surface limestone that exposes groundwater underneath.” Listen now and then check out more here!
Dear word stylists, the Word of the Day is an adjective that means “no longer in fashion,” “out of date,” or “outmoded.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Allez, allez, word racers! You’ll find it tough to keep pace with today’s word. The Word of the Dayis a noun from French that means “a feat requiring unusual strength, skill, or ingenuity.” Listen now and then check out more here!
Today’s word will get us ready for the coming changes in the sunshine. The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “the arc of the horizon measured clockwise from the south point, in astronomy, or from the north point, in navigation, to the point where a vertical circle through a given heavenly body intersects the horizon.” Listen now and then check out more here!
It’s good to extend an olive branch so you don't find yourself stuck in the realm of today’s word. The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “an act or instance of fighting a shadow or an imaginary enemy.” What is it? Listen now and then check out more here!
You shouldn’t need a calculator for today’s word because it will do all the arithmetic for us! The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to ascertain the number of.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Today’s word will take us on a safari through the red-soil terrain of the great Australian outback. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “semiarid country.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Let’s commune with nature, word lovers, where today’s word lives. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “consisting of or abounding in woods or trees.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
If you have at least a passing fancy for books, feel free to embrace today’s word as part of your identity! The Word of the Dayis a noun that means “a person who loves or collects books, especially as examples of fine or unusual printing, binding, or the like.” Listen now and then check out more here!
Let’s do our best to keep pace with today’s word before it hurtles past. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “gradually increasing in speed.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Do you know who you’re named after, logophiles? Today’s word is an adjective that means “derived from the name of a mother or other female ancestor.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Bom dia, word chefs! Let’s dig in to today’s word and all the savory spiciness within. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a dish of rice and black beans baked with various kinds of meat and sausage.” Listen now and then check out more here!
Sometimes things can get a little messy, wordies, but there’s no excuse for becoming what today’s word describes! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “dirty and untidy.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out more here!
We know you’ve heard of anthems, hymns, and odes, word mavens, but perhaps you haven’t heard of today’s word, their doleful cousin. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a song or lamentation for the dead.” Listen now and then check out more here!
Let’s take a trip to the desert today, where today’s word can be found slowly wending its way across the horizon. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a crescent-shaped sand dune with the convex side in the direction of the wind.” Listen now and then check out more here!
Let’s raise a glass or three, word sommeliers! The Word of the Day is a noun that means “the science of viniculture.” Know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Today's word will help you step up your punctuation game! It's a noun that means “one of two marks used in French, Italian, and Russian printing to enclose quotations.” What is it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
If you’re feeling festive or have a love for the classics, today’s word can get us ready for a good party—or even a small Roman holiday. It's an adjective that means “clad in a toga.” Know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
With today’s word, we shouldn’t have to worry about getting thirsty. It's a noun that means “an irrigation ditch.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
The planets have aligned, word astronomers! Today’s word is an adjective that means “endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Let’s peer a little closer, word mavens. Today's word is a verb that means “to see something unclear or distant by looking carefully.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word is a noun that means “one of a pair of metal stands, usually of iron or brass, for holding logs in a fireplace.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word is a verb that means “to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of” or “declare or assert with positiveness.” What is it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word is sure to nudge us all in the direction of unity. It's an adjective that means “representing, characterized by, or including members from two parties or factions.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Whether you’re indulging in savory chocolates or spending time with those dear to you, today’s word is sure to be heartfelt. It's an adjective that means “being in the shape of a heart.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word can e’er be found in writings of yore. The word of the day is a past-tense verb that means “said.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word is a noun that means “a rooflike shelter of canvas or other material extending over a doorway, such as from the top of a window or over a deck, in order to provide protection, as from the sun.” What could it be? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
If you’re in the mood for an enigma, look no further than today’s word. It's a noun that means “anything that puzzles.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word will take us to the magical world of the North Sea, the Black Forest, and…bratwurst. It's a noun that means “a spirit or personified natural power that works mischief, especially to children.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Ever play a game of telephone, word enthusiasts? Today’s word is a noun that means “a word or phrase that is a seemingly logical alteration of another word or phrase that sounds similar and has been misheard or misinterpreted.” Do you know what it is? Listen now and check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Bonjour, word amis! Today’s word is going to teach us how to let it be—or, more literally translated, how to let it go. The word of the day is a noun that means “unchecked freedom or ease,” “unrestraint,” and “looseness.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Hello, word archeologists! Today’s word is going to show us that there’s no need to cover our tracks. The word of the day is a noun that means “a fossil footprint.” What could it be? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word refers to a tool that has bridged the gap between the East and the West. The word of the day is a noun that means “a system for transliterating Chinese into the Latin alphabet adopted as the official system of romanization by the People's Republic of China in 1979.” What is it? Listen now and then check out more Word of the Day here!
Let’s dig deep today, wordies, and see Mother Nature at work! The word of the day is an adjective that means “of or proceeding from the earth or soil.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Do you swear to tell the whole truth, word witnesses? Don’t worry—while today’s word requires honesty, there’s no need for courtroom drama. It's a verb that means “to assert or affirm with confidence” or “to declare in a positive or peremptory manner.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out more here!
Let’s take a look at a word that’ll liven up our time on the job. The word of the day is a noun that means “work, especially hard work.” What could it be? Listen now and then check out more here!
Time certainly flies, word enthusiasts, and today’s word takes us back to an era before we could rely on watches to tell the hour. The word of the day is a noun that means “the raised part of a sundial that casts the shadow.” Do you know it? Time to tap play and find out! Check out more here!
Today’s word is reserved for when we finally arrive at a state of inner peace. It is a noun that means “a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
Today’s word will provide us a glimpse into the world of our neigh-ing and braying friends. It's a noun that means “a hoofed mammal.” What could it be? Listen now and then check out Word of the Dayfor more!
In case misfortune is headed in your direction, today’s word may help you to keep it at bay. It's a verb that means “to fend off, avert, or prevent.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Let’s hit the high seas, word sailors! Today’s word is a noun that means “a small, three-masted vessel of the Mediterranean, formerly much used by corsairs, now employed to some extent in commerce.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Who doesn’t love a bit of magic, word wizards? Today’s word is an enchanting noun that means “a mound or hill in which fairies live.” What could it be? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word can help you enjoy the hardy plants that survive the winter. It's an adjective that means “covered with a frostlike bloom or powdery secretion, as a plant surface.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word makes us all feel more alluring! It's a noun that means “a framework of doctrines, ideas, beliefs, or the like, constructed around a person or object, endowing the person or object with enhanced value or profound meaning.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Gimmicks can certainly help make things memorable, but as today’s word will show us, they can often become a little…much. It's a noun that means “a whimsical or fanciful ornament or contrivance.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word will take us into the insect world. It's a noun that means “one of the pair of hardened forewings of certain insects, as beetles, forming a protective covering for the posterior or flight wings.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word has the potential to all but invisibly influence your life choices. It's a verb that means “to entice, lure, or ensnare by flattery or artful talk or inducements.” Beware today's Word of the Day!
How are those New Year’s resolutions going, wordies? In case there’s been a stall or delay, today’s Word of the Day shows us another path forward. It's a noun that means “rebirth” or “regeneration.” Tap play for more!
Whether it describes an unruly child or an obnoxious coworker, today’s word should sound all too familiar. It's an adjective that means “stubbornly perverse or rebellious” or “willfully and obstinately disobedient.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word is a noun that means “a tentlike dwelling consisting of a cylindrical wall of poles in a lattice arrangement with a conical roof of poles, both covered by felt or skins.” Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word is all about prioritizing pleasure, so take it with a grain of salt. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures.” Indulge in more by listening now!
Avast, word mateys! As we take to the sea, today’s word will teach us about the shoreline we’ll leave behind. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a long, narrow indentation of the seacoast,” and it commonly appears in Scottish place names. Do you know it? Tap play to confirm you're on the right heading!
Today’s word is sure to inspire us to help others! It's an adjective that means “unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.” Do you know it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word brings a little extra brightness! It's an adjective that means “surrounding a star.” Do you know what it is? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Regardless of your interior design preferences, dear wordies, today’s word will add a hint of purple to your day. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “tending to a violet color.” Press play for more!
Today’s word involves wayfinding in a figurative sense. It's a verb that means “to be a pioneer in something,” such as a subject or technique. Can you guess it? Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s Word of the Day only hovers a few feet above the ground. It's a noun that means “a flitting phosphorescent light seen at night, chiefly over marshy ground, and believed to be due to the spontaneous combustion of gas from decomposed organic matter.” What could it be? Listen now!
Ca-caw, word watchers! Today’s word will leave you crowing for more. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “pertaining to or resembling a crow.” Can you guess it? Tap play to see if you're right!
Today’s word is large and in charge. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “large,” “powerful,” or even “impressive.” Do you know it? Listen now to find out!
If you listen closely, today’s word may leave you humming a slow tune. The word of the day is a verb that means “to chant or intone,” and it is often used in liturgical contexts. Tune in now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Word collectors, today’s word is an umbrella term for many of those less-than-desirable gifts that you amassed during the holidays. It's a noun that means “an inexpensive souvenir, trinket, or ornament.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Put your reading glasses on, wordies, because today’s word involves a true coming-of-age story. It's a noun that means “a type of novel concerned with the education, development, and maturing of a young protagonist.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Today’s word serves as a reminder to keep working on our balance. The word of the day is a verb that means “to tumble over” or “to capsize.” Hold steady and press play now. Then check out Word of the Day for more!
Hello, word lovers! Today’s word goes out to those of you who just can’t sit still. It's an adjective that means “needing to move.” Get a move on and tap play! Then check out Word of the Day for more!
Guten Morgen, word watchers. Today’s word may inspire you to take to the skies. It's a noun that means “a stylized bird motif traditional in Pennsylvania German art.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
If you’ve felt right at home the past two years as you avoided handshakes, hugs, and high fives, today’s word is just for you. The word of the day is a noun that means “an extreme fear or dislike of touching or being touched.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Let’s shoot for the moon today, word astronauts. The word of the day is a noun that means “the point in a lunar orbit that is nearest to the moon.” Skyrocket your vocabulary by listening now and checking out Word of the Day for more!
Today, we’re going to learn about our DNA. The word of the day is an adjective that means “occurring on or transmitted by a chromosome other than one of the sex chromosomes.” Listen now and then check out Word of the Day for more!
Happy new year, wordies! Let’s kick 2022 off with a burst of reinvigoration. The word of the day is a verb that means “to give new vitality or vigor to.” Listen now and go here for more!
If your real-life or armchair travels take you to the Indian or Pacific Ocean, be sure to check out today’s word: here. It's a noun that means “a ring-shaped coral reef or a string of closely spaced small coral islands, enclosing or nearly enclosing a shallow lagoon.” What is it? Listen now to find out!
Today’s word centers on appreciating our differences. It's a noun that means “the variation and differences in neurological structure and function that exist among human beings, especially when viewed as being normal and natural rather than pathological.” Can you guess it? Press play for more!
As we search for the ghosts of holidays past, let’s keep our eyes peeled. Today’s word is a verb that means “to disappear gradually,” “to vanish,” or “to fade away.” Do you know it? Quick! Tap play before it's gone!
Know a handful of home remedies? As today’s word illustrates, there are some that are far more visceral in nature. The word of the day is a noun that means “a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, especially ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.” Have you heard it? Tap play for more!
It's important to respect your elders, wordies, but then there’s taking that respect to a hazardous extreme. The word of the day is an adjective that means “of or relating to reverence of forebears or tradition, especially if carried to excess.” Do you know it? Listen now to find out more!
With today’s word, it’s to grandmother’s house we go! The word of the day is a noun that means “an elderly Russian woman, especially an elderly grandmother.” Do you know it? Your grandmother would be proud!
When we can’t stand something, as today’s word can show us, it’s best to get rid of it as quickly as possible. The word of the day is a verb that means “to remove or destroy utterly.” Can you guess what it is? Press play to learn more!
Be sure to wash your hands after coming into contact with today’s word: a plural noun that means “surfaces, as clothing or door handles, that can become contaminated with pathogens when touched by the carrier of an infection, and can then transmit the pathogens to those who next touch the surfaces.” You must know it! Tap play to confirm!
We’re excited to announce our 2021 Word of the Year! It's a noun that means “the status or role of a person who advocates and actively works for the inclusion of a marginalized or politicized group in all areas of society, not as a member of that group but in solidarity with its struggle and point of view and under its leadership.” Press play for lots more!
You can stick a feather in your cap, word warriors, but if plumage isn’t to your liking, today’s word serves as a fabric-based alternative. It's a noun that means “a rosette or knot of ribbon usually worn on the hat as part of a uniform, as a badge of office, or the like.” Do you know it? Tap play now!
Today’s word will keep us in check whether we’re naughty or nice. The word of the day is a noun that means “a little devil or demon” or “an evil spirit.” Do you know it? The devil is in the details so listen now!
We’re going on a quest today, word pirates, for some hidden treasure. The word of the day is a verb that means “to search through for plunder” or, more simply, “to pillage.” What could it be? Listen in for more word loot!
Today's word knows how to keep watch over important things and places. It's a noun that means "the responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving." Do you know what it is? Press play for more!
It’s pretty easy, word lovers, to have a little fun. As today’s word tells us, it’s your right! The word of the day is a noun that means “a right or privilege limited to a specific person or to persons of a particular category.” What could it be? Listen now, but only if you want to!
Brr! It’s cold in here, wordophiles. Let’s be sure to have today’s word on hand until next spring. It's a noun that means “a hooded pullover jacket originally made of fur and worn in the Arctic, now made of any weather-resistant fabric.” What is it? Tap play to find out!
Everything ends, word aficionados, but as today’s word shows us, you can go out with a bang! The word of the day is a noun that means “a concluding part added to a literary work, such as a novel.” Do you what it is? Listen now for the perfect ending to this word saga!
Oy gevalt, word mavens! Today’s word is for those of us who feel like everything that could go wrong is going wrong. It's a noun that means “a pitifully ineffectual, luckless, and timid person.” What could it be? Test your luck with words by listening now!
Let’s celebrate the festival of lights by delving into what keeps our candles lit. The word of the day is an adjective that means “resembling, containing, or consisting of fat or oil.” Can you guess it? Press play now for more!
Hello, word scribes! Let’s learn one symbol that the ancient Egyptians used when committing their thoughts to papyrus. It's a noun that means “a tau (or T-shaped) cross with a loop at the top, used as a symbol of generation or enduring life.” Can you decipher it? Press play now!
Hey, word investors! You can afford to devote a little time to today’s word. The word of the day is a noun that means “a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully.” We bet you know it! Tap play to confirm!
Dig in and help yourselves, logophiles! Today’s word is the perfect accompaniment to a day of feasting. The word of the day is a noun that means “a meal.” Do you know it? Gather 'round and listen in!
Humanity is unique, but as today’s word makes clear, we have quite a few close relatives! The word of the day is a noun that means “any member of the family Hominidae, consisting of all modern and extinct humans and great apes, and all their immediate ancestors.” What could it be? Tap play to learn more!
Do you like pondering the night sky, word astronomers? If so, today’s word is certain to leave you starry-eyed. The word of the day is a noun that means “a group of stars.” Can you guess it? Press play to see if you are right!
We’re all guilty of having pet peeves. But there is a point, as today’s word can show us, where attention to detail goes a tad too far. Today's word is an adjective that means “overparticular” or “fussy.” Do you know it? Tap play to hear all the details!
A straight line is not the shortest distance between two points, word explorers. Bit of a mind warp, right? Today’s transdimensional term is a noun that means “the generalization of a cube to four dimensions.” Can you figure it out? Listen now to be sure!
Cemeteries aren’t everyone’s cup of tea—nor are catacombs, crypts, or columbaria. Today’s word is about another type of memorial site. It's a noun that means “a sepulchral monument erected in memory of a deceased person whose body is buried elsewhere.” Do you know it? You can find it here, just press play!
Try as we might, there are some battles that we just can’t win, and today’s word knows this fact all too well. It’s an adjective that means “of no force or effect,” “ineffective,” “futile,” or “vain.” What could it be? It's not futile to tap play now!
Whether you’re dealing with major jet lag or simply need some extra melatonin, today’s word underpins why you may have sleepless nights. The word of the day is an adjective that means “noting or pertaining to rhythmic biological cycles recurring at approximately 24-hour intervals.” Do you know it? Tap play for more!
Opa, word connoisseurs! Today’s word is a loanword from Modern Greek with a sour yet savory flavor. It's a noun that means “a soup or sauce made with beaten eggs, lemon juice, and usually chicken broth.” Can you guess it? For a little taste of this word, listen now!
Everyone wants to feel welcome, but even the most sociable among us knows the cold sting of today’s word. It's a verb that means “to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, and the like.” Do you know it? Tap play to learn more!
The answers to many questions can be found blowing in the wind—and as today’s word can tell us, we’re in for quite the gale. The word of the day is a noun that means “a cold and dry southwesterly wind that sweeps down over the pampas of Argentina from the Andes.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more!
Today’s word tells us that there’s a point where solitude can become too much of a good thing. It's an adjective that means “deprived or destitute of inhabitants” or “deserted.” Do you know it? Tap play to hear more!
Today’s word will take us to that magical space where freshwater and saltwater meet. It's an adjective that means “somewhat salty or briny, as the water in an estuary or salt marsh.” What could it be? Tap play to hear!
Whether you’re a black belt or just starting to dabble in the martial arts, today’s word will serve as your home base. It's a noun that means “a school or practice hall where karate, judo, or other martial arts are taught.” What is it? Listen in for more!
Today’s word is well known for its appearances in autographs, signatures, and the finest calligraphy. It's a noun that means “an ornamental, fancy curl or twist, as in a signature.” Do you know it? Tap play with a flourish to find out more!
Today’s word is a load of…something—but not what you’ll picture in the moment after you hear it. It's an adjective that means “given to or characterized by gross excess in drinking or eating.” What could it be? Indulge in more by pressing play!
If you want to avoid the more costly options for dining out, today’s word will point you in the right direction. The word of the day is a noun that means “an unpretentious restaurant or tavern that serves drinks, especially beer, and simple or hearty food.” Can you guess it? Listen in to see if you're right!
Have you ever seen the rain? Perhaps you’ve even seen a sunshower! Today’s word is for a third type of rain. It's a noun that means “fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible.” Do you know it? Tune in to hear more!
Pack your woolies, word lovers, because today’s word is going to take us north to cooler climes. The word of the day is a noun that means “a shaman in Inuit society.” Can you divine what it is? Tap play to find out!
Focus on your breathing to keep calm, wordies, because as we learn about today’s word, we’re going to plumb the very depths of emotion. The word of the day is an adjective that means “gloomy” or “disposed to or affected with melancholy.” Do you know it? Listen in for a quick pick-me-up!
Today’s word is valuable to those with some vestige of vengeance in their veins. The word of the day is a noun that means “any prolonged and bitter feud, rivalry, contention, or the like.” What could it be? Listen now to settle the score!
Do you like to be trendsetters, word lovers, or do you prefer to follow the herd? Today’s word is for the former. It's a noun that means “a person or thing that shows the existence or direction of a trend.” Can you guess it? Listen now to hear what's trending!
What's the buzz, wordies? For some, fall's cooler temperatures mean fewer pests. But for those in the Sun Belt, today’s word will still be around in the warm months to come. The word of the day is a noun that means “a mosquito, especially a large swamp mosquito.” What do you think it is? Listen now to find out!
Workplaces can be located pretty much anywhere, word aficionados, and today’s word describes how to make the world your personal office. It's a verb that means “to entertain by dancing, singing, reciting, or juggling on the street or in a public place.” Do you know it? Press play for more word entertainment!
It’s the Day of the Dead, word celebrants, and in honor of the holiday, today’s word is an elegant way to house the dearly departed. It's a noun that means “a sepulchral vault or other structure with recesses in the walls to receive the ashes of the dead.” Can you guess it? Tap play to hear more!
We hope you have a strong stomach because today’s word is all but certain to twist it into knots. The word of the day is an adjective that means “causing a shudder or feeling of horror” or “horrible” or “gruesome.” Can you guess what it is? Listen in to find out!
Grab your pickaxe and brush up on hieroglyphs, word explorers, because we’re going deep below the pyramids. Today’s word is an adjective that means “proper to or suggestive of a tomb” or “funereal or dismal.” What could it be? Tap play to discover more!
Today’s word is all about the fear of something we face for an average of 12 hours a day, every single day. It's a noun that means “an irrational or disproportionate fear of night or nighttime darkness.” What could it be? Listen in (with the light on if necessary)!
There are those who are herbivorous, those who are carnivorous, and those who are omnivorous. Today’s word gives us a fourth category—and a rather bloodthirsty one at that. It's an adjective that means “feeding on blood, as a bat or insect.” Can you guess what it is? Press play for more!
While we’re waiting for Halloween to arrive, today’s word will surely whet your appetite. The word of the day is an adjective that means “extremely hungry,” “famished,” or “voracious.” Do you know it? Feast on this by tapping play!
Are you a bigger fan of ghosts, vampires, or zombies? With today’s word, there is no need to choose! The word of the day is a noun that means “a person who returns as a spirit after death.” Can you conjure up this word? Listen now to confirm!
Would you strike a deal to achieve your dreams? Today’s word tells the story of a famous deal gone infamously wrong. It's an adjective that means “sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain.” What is it? Tap play for the answer!
There’s something behind your ear. Is it a coin? A card? Today’s word will pluck the answer right out of the air. It's a noun that means “sleight of hand.” Do you know it? No tricks! Just listen in!
Do we measure in miles, or should we switch to kilometers? Perhaps today’s word can suffice as a third option. It's a noun that means “a Russian measure of distance equivalent to 3,500 feet,” or slightly more than one kilometer. Can you guess what it is? Go the distance and listen in!
Today’s word is in honor of the frosty months ahead, as winter is coming. It's a noun that means “the part of the earth’s surface where, at temperatures below 32°F, the water is frozen solid.” Do you know it? Grab a coat and listen in!
Today’s word inspired a piece of classical music by composer Steven Mackey for solo trumpet and orchestra that has its world premiere today, October 21, 2021, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel! The word is a noun that means “a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple.” Do you know the word? Tap play to hear it along with a snippet of the music it inspired!
Today’s word is reserved for those things in the world that can’t wait to happen. It's a verb that means “to grow or develop quickly” or “to flourish.” What could it be? Listen now to find out!
Even the greatest animal lovers among us may still be unfamiliar with today’s word. It's a noun that means “a legendary monster with a man’s head, horns, a lion’s body, and the tail of a dragon or, sometimes, a scorpion.” Can you imagine what it is? Press play to confirm!
Sometimes people just have a little something extra. The word of the day is a noun that can mean “exceptional ability, good luck, or success.” Do you know it? Tap play for more on this special something!
Today's word is for our slithering friends, wherever their zigzagging movements may take them. It's an adjective that means “of or resembling a snake” or, more simply, “snakelike.” Ssssound familiar? Listen now for more!
Let’s take a trip into the forest to see where the wild things are. The word of the day is a noun that means “wolverine” and is one of several options, along with carcajou and glutton, that refer to this polyonymous animal. Do you know it? Press play and listen now!
We hope that you’re not afraid of the dark because today’s word is known for throwing a lot of shade. It's an adjective that means “relating to or being a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.” Can you guess it? Press play for a definite answer!
We hope you have a mind for business, word lovers, because today’s word is a noun that means “a South Korean conglomerate based on authoritarian management and centralized decision-making.” What could it be? Tap play to find out!
The sky is the limit, word explorers! Today’s word is a noun that means “the highest heaven, supposed by the ancients to contain the pure element of fire.” Do you know it? Explore new worlds by listening now!
As Halloween creeps closer and closer, you may start to sense a bit of magic in the air. Today’s word can help you tap into that energy. It's a verb that means “to bewitch” or “to practice witchcraft on.” Can you divine what it is? Tap play to hear!
It’s marathon day, logophiles! Today’s word is a noun that will help you get ready. It means, “a training technique consisting of bursts of intense effort loosely alternating with less strenuous activity.” Is it part of your repertoire? Listen in for more!
There’s a good reason why each holiday comes around only once a year: as today’s word shows us, absence clearly makes the heart grow fonder. The word of the day is a phrase that means “too much of a good thing.” Do you know it? Press play for something good!
It’s important to look our part and be fashionable! Today’s word is used in tailoring and dressmaking, and is a noun that means “the armhole opening in a garment through which the hand, and then the arm, passes, and to which a sleeve may be attached.” Can you guess it? Fit more words into your vocabulary by listening now!
The sun is setting soon, word mavens, and twilight is upon us! Today’s word is perfect for this golden hour of the day. It's an adjective that means “of, relating to, or occurring in the evening.” Do you know it? Tap play before the sun sets!
Everyone could use a friend, word lovers, but today’s word is for those who tend to walk a lonely road. The word of the day is a noun that means “any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided.” Can you guess it? Listen now to confirm!
Abracadabra! Let’s try to find today’s word in our crystal ball. It's a noun that means “occult learning” or “magic.” Can you conjure it? Tap play for some word magic!
Repetition is the key to memorization, and today’s word is all about learning by rote—for better and for worse. It's a verb that means “to implant by repeated statement or admonition” or “to teach persistently and earnestly.” Can you recall it? Tap play and then tap play again!
An accurate self-image is important, but today’s word is far more universal in its approach. The word of the day is a noun that means “a comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity’s relation to it.” What could it be? Listen now for more!
A new word has to roll off the tongue, it should be easy to spell, and above all, it must charm and intrigue everyone who encounters it. The word of the day is just that—an adjective that means “charming” or “captivating.” Piqued your interest? Listen now for more!
Are you between a rock and a hard place, wordies? Today’s word has you covered, literally. It's a noun that means “a structure usually regarded as a tomb, consisting of two or more large, upright stones set with a space between and capped by a horizontal stone.” Can you guess it? Press play for more!
It’s the start of a new fiscal year, and if you’re trying to reverse course on your spending, today’s word is a step in the right direction. It's a verb that means “to be sparing or frugal” or “to economize.” Do you know what it is? Tap play to see if you're right!
Do you ever wax nostalgic, word lovers? If so, today’s word is perfect for describing that warm sepia hue that tinges your memories. It's an adjective that means “golden or gilded.” Listen now for a trip down memory lane!
Whether you’re looking to make a new friend or coax a smile out of a coworker, today’s word will put you on the right track. The word of the day is an adjective that means “courteous and gracious.” Whatever could it be? Please press play to find out!
Get your sword and shield ready because today’s word may have you fleeing the battlefield at a moment’s notice. The word of the day is a noun that means “a defeat attended with disorderly flight” or “dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder.” What could it be? Tap play to settle the score!
Privyet, logophiles! Autumn is prime time for harvesting, and today’s word refers to the land where the magic happens. It's a noun that means “a soil common in cool or temperate semiarid climates, very black and rich in humus and carbonates.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more word nourishment!
Trusting the wrong person always stings—especially when it comes in the form of today’s word. It's a noun that means “deliberate breach of faith or trust,” “treachery,” or “faithlessness.” Can you guess it? Have faith and listen in!
If you’re ever in doubt about what a message implies, today’s word should prove instrumental. It's a noun, and while it originally referred strictly to a supplement to a will or testament, it also means, “any supplement or appendix.” Do you know it? Tap play for more information!
Bust out the rope and carabiners because with today’s word, there’s a steep climb looming ahead. The word of the day is a noun that means “an isolated hill or mountain rising abruptly above the surrounding land.” Can you envision it? Listen now for the full story!
Surf’s up! Today’s word is sure to help you feel at home among the waves. The word of the day is a noun meaning “a three-pronged instrument or weapon,” and it is often associated with the sea. What could it be? Press play to discover more!
Get ready, word enthusiasts, because today’s word will get you in touch with your feminine side. The word of the day is a noun that means “womanly nature or qualities.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more!
With the first day of fall arriving tomorrow, you have T minus twenty-four hours to make the most use of today’s word. It's an adjective that means “pertaining to or occurring in late summer.” Can you guess it? Tap play for more!
What’s your favorite color, logophiles? If your answer was “all of the above,” today’s word has you covered. It's an adjective meaning “displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow.” Do you know it? Listen now to confirm!
Ahoy, word mateys! Today’s word may just inspire you to plunder and pillage, so be sure you don’t take it too close to heart.It's a noun that means “a person who goes about in search of plunder,” such as a pirate or buccaneer. Can you guess it? For more word plunder, tap play now!
Are you feeling nostalgic, word aficionados? Today’s word can take us from the present to the past and back again.It's a noun meaning “time past." Can you recall it? Listen now for a reminder!
Today’s word refers to an artifact found from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. The word of the day is a noun that refers to “cylindrical beads made from shells pierced and strung” that are used for a variety of purposes. Do you know it? Tap play for more interesting word lore!
Do you have the blues, word mavens? Don’t get too bogged down, or you’ll miss the brilliance of today’s word.It's an adjective meaning “of or having a light, purplish shade of blue, like that of a clear and unclouded sky.” Is it clear which word this is? Listen now to be sure!
Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on, and today’s word is designed to channel our deepest regrets. The word of the day is a noun meaning “deep sorrow, compunction, or contrition for a past sin, wrongdoing, or the like.” Can you guess it? Tap play to find out more.
Today’s word is sure to keep us chugging along.The word of the day is a noun meaning “a truck, as for military supplies,” though it can also refer more broadly to vehicles with the same purpose, such as wagons. Do you know it? Hitch your wagon to us and listen in!
Slow and steady wins the race, and just like that maxim, today’s word is also inspired by our torpid, shelled reptilian friends. It's an adjective that means “formed like the carapace of a tortoise” or, by extension, “arched” or “vaulted.” Can you envision it? Listen know to hear more!
Let’s take a trip down the rabbit hole—and today’s word has quite the journey in mind. The word of the day is a verb that means “to explore caves, especially as a hobby.” What do you think it is? Make words your hobby by pressing play now!
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, word lovers, and today’s word will have you calling it by whatever name you please. It's an archaic English word meaning “called” or “named.” Can you recall it? Listen now for a reminder!
Have you ever felt cut off from the world around you? Today’s word shows what happens when that separation is on the map. It's a noun meaning “a portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by surrounding foreign territory.” Can you guess it? Be part of the wordie world by listening now!
We’re going to live the glamorous life today, word mavens!The word of the day is a noun meaning “ostentatious glitter or sophistication.” What could it be? Tap play for the answer!
Today’s word will have you releasing everything you have pent up inside. It's an adjective that means “of or relating to the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music.” Do you know it? Listen now for some relief!
Ever pulled an all-nighter, wordies? You’ll be tempted to burn the midnight oil after hearing about today’s word. It's a verb that means “to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night.” Can you guess it? Study up by listening now!
It’s time for a break, but today’s word should inspire you to persevere. The word of the day is an adjective that means “incapable of being tired out” or “not yielding to fatigue.” Do you know what it is? Before calling it a day, have a listen!
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, logophiles, and today’s word is all about just that. The word of the day isa noun that means “a particular neighborhood or district, or the people belonging to it.” Can you guess it? Are you in the vicinity? Listen to find out!
Do you hear wedding bells, wordies? You’ll be prancing down the aisle soon enough with this word! It's an adjective that means “matrimonial,” “conjugal,” or generally “of marriage or wedlock.” Can you guess it? Before you commit, press play!
Sometimes, word aficionados, we all need a break—whether we want to take one…or not. Today’s word usually refers to the latter situation. It is a noun that means “a suspension of activity.” Do you know it? Stop what you're doing and listen in!
Have you ever been told that you have a magnetic personality, word enthusiasts? Well, today’s word certainly is alluring. It's a noun that means “something that attracts strongly.” What could it be? Feel the pull to press play!
It’s time to head back to school! Today we discuss a two-word noun that means “a school, college, or university at which one has studied and, usually, from which one has graduated.” Does it ring a bell? Tap play to ring in the academic year!
You’d better keep it together or this word will leave you rooted to the spot. The word of the day is a verb that means “to hypnotize” or “to petrify.” Think you know it? Have a listen to confirm!
There are no magic bullets, word lovers, but today’s word can certainly bring us close to a cure-all. It's a noun that means “a pet scheme or remedy, especially for social or political ills.” Do you know it? Listen now to get some relief!
Brush up on your mnemonic devices because today’s word will put your recall to the test. It's an uncommon adverb that means “by heart” or “by memory.” Do you know it? Press play to hear more!
Kick those anagrams to the curb because today’s word is all about crosswords and the people who love them. The word is a noun that means “a designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles.” Can you puzzle it out? Tap play for the answer!
If anyone ever told you, word lovers, that you would some day move mountains, today’s word will help you get started. It's a noun that means “the process of mountain making or upheaval.” Do you know what it is? Learn about it by listening now!
Pack your bags because we have tickets to paradise—or, as today’s word claims, the next-best thing. It's a noun that means “a place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment.” Can you imagine it? Tap play to hear more!
Get your cheeks ready for pinching because today’s word is about family near and far. It's a noun that means “an entire family network comprising relatives by blood and marriage and sometimes including close friends.” What could it be? Call a friend and listen in!
Breathe a sigh of relief, word enthusiasts, because today’s word should put an end to your interpersonal troubles. It's a noun that means “an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations.” Can you agree on what it is? Listen now to confirm!
Let’s take a trip back in time and ponder a word that describes a simpler time. The word of the day is an adjective that means “characteristic of or pertaining to any innocent or carefree period.” What do you think it is? Dive in now to find out!
Today’s word is for every little critter in your life, be it furry, scaly, or feathered. The word of the day is a noun from Scottish English that means “a small animal, especially one toward which affection is felt.” Do you know it? Have a listen to hear more!
Are you perfectionistic, wordophiles? Today’s word will likely leave you striving for excellence. It's a noun of Ancient Greek origin that means “the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.” But there's more to the story! Tap play to hear it!
Today’s word may be restricted in use to Scotland and northern England, but it once roamed far and wide. The word of the day is an adjective that means “great,” “large,” or “much.” Grow your vocabulary by pressing play now!
Today’s word is sure to leave a scorching impression. The word of the day is a noun that means “a stream of fire or fiery light.” What is it? For the answer to this burning question, tap play!
Vámonos, word aficionados, because today’s word isn’t giving us much time to get going. The word of the day is a verb that means “to leave hurriedly or quickly” or “to decamp.” What could it be? Tap play right away to find out!
It’s time to put your money where your mouth is, wordies. No more empty threats. The word of the day is an adjective that means “menacing” or “threatening,” and it’s often used to describe inanimate objects or styles of speech. Can you guess what it is? Have a listen!
Are you ready to try a gambit, word lovers? Today’s word may just help you face off against the grandmasters. It's a noun related to chess that refers to “a situation in which a player is limited to moves that cost pieces or have a damaging positional effect.” Do you know it? Check in here to hear more!
Get in a good warmup, word aficionados, because today’s word will have you jumping for joy! It's an adjective that means “moving by leaping.” Do you know it? Hop on over and listen in for more!
Everyone loves a critic so if you’re eager to commit your thoughts about film and literature to the page, today’s word will certainly make your reviews stand out. It's an adjective that means “pompous or bombastic, as language.” We're sure you already know it, but listen anyway!
Today’s word is dedicated to the well-intentioned yet ill-fated klutz in all of us. The word of the day is an adjective that means “clumsy or unskillful with both hands.” Are you familiar with it? Tap play and find out!
Take a load off—and with today’s word in mind, there’s no need to be graceful about it. The word of the day is a verb that means “to plump down suddenly or heavily.” Can you guess what it is? Relax and have a listen!
Every little bit makes a difference, and today’s word is no exception to that rule. The word of the day is a word from Australian and New Zealand slang that means “a small piece or quantity” or “a bit.” Do you know it? Want to hear a bit more? Tap play now!
Today’s word gives name to an elusive but familiar feeling. It is a noun from Portuguese that is sprawling in meaning and application—but it refers to “a deep emotional state of melancholic longing for a person or thing that is absent.” Can you guess it? Long no more for this word by listening now!
Pack your bags, wordies! Today’s word will have you seeking greener pastures–it's a noun that means “any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place.” Do you know it? Seek it out by pressing play!
Has a cat crossed your path lately, logophiles? How about a lion? If so, today’s word should certainly embody a familiar sound. The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to make a low snuffling sound analogous to the purring of smaller cat species, often as a greeting.” Do you know it? Press play for more!
Are you feeling peckish, wordies? Today’s word will certainly give you a lot to chew on. The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to meditate or muse” or “to ponder.” Think it over before you guess what it is! Then, press play to see if you're right!
Today’s word is a rare one, but an intriguing one for talking about sending someone off or saying goodbye. The word is an adjective that means “pertaining to leave-taking or departing” or “valedictory.” Before we say good-bye, have a listen!
Today’s word is perfect for a crowded space and a crowded mind alike. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “chaos,” “disorder,” or “confusion.” Is it clear which word this is? Listen now to cut through the chaos!
Can you keep a secret, wordies? Today’s word is known far and wide for the whispers and mysteries it hides. It's a noun that means “the inmost parts or recesses of a place or thing.” Can you guess it? Find out about this word and more by tapping play now!
Konnichi wa, word enthusiasts! Are you ready for a lexical epiphany? Today’s Word of the Day is a noun of Japanese origin that means “sudden enlightenment.” Has it hit you yet? Press play for deeper word knowledge!
Today’s word may get under your skin, or at least give you a new way to talk about things that do. It's a noun that means “a natural covering, as a skin, shell, or rind.” Do you know it? Tap play to get the skin-ny on this word!
Is today’s word a bird? A plane? Actually, it’s whatever you want it to be. It's an adjective that means “relating to anything regarded as a distinctive or venerated emblem by a group or individual.” Do you know it? Listen in for more on this wonderful word!
You won’t want to snooze on this one, wordies! The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.” Does it ring a bell? Press play to learn more!
Starting a dialogue with today’s word is like arguing with a brick wall. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “not to be disputed or contested.” Do you know it? Don't dispute it, just listen in to hear more!
We’re off to the races, wordies! Today’s word will certainly quicken your step. It is a noun that means “swiftness” or “speed.” What could it be? Kick your vocabulary learning into high gear by listening now!
Today’s word will really give you something to chew on. The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to chew slowly and thoroughly.” Can you guess it? Tap play and savor this word treat!
You may not be telepathic, logophiles, but today’s word will definitely give you something to think about. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of or relating to the mind.” Do you think you know it? Listen now to see if you're right!
It’s quiet in here, wordies … too quiet. And that’s exactly how today’s word wants it to be. This fun-to-say noun means "secrecy" or "reticence." Can you guess what it is?
Start practicing those tongue twisters, wordies, because you’ll need perfect diction to tackle today’s word. It's a verb that means “to speak at length” or “to make a long, usually grandiloquent speech.” But we're just getting started! Press play to get the full story.
Today’s word will have you swimming in new lexical possibilities. It's a very useful adjective that means "swimming" or "floating." Let's dive right in.
Today’s word causes quite a commotion wherever it goes—maybe because it sounds like an evil cackle, “Mwahahaha!” Think you know what it is?
Rumor has it that today's word has a tendency to make things up. It's a noun that means "a false report" or "a rumor." Think you know what it is? Tune in to find out!
We're getting a little emotional just thinking about today's word—press play to find out why!
Fair warning: today's word may leave your ears ringing! It's an adjective that means "very loud or powerful in sound." Get those noise-canceling headphones ready!
Tune in for a pleasant lexical stroll with today's roving word, which means "to walk or travel about." Can you guess what it is?
Look out below! Today’s word is perfect for when there’s nowhere to look but down … on other people. It is an adjective that means “condescending” or “haughty.” We won't look down on you if you don't know it! Tap play to reach new word heights!
Today’s word will have you singing its praises. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a formal expression of high praise.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more on this praise-worthy word!
Now, who’s ready for a pile of utter pish-posh? The Word of the Day is an informal noun that means “nonsense,” and it’s a mild alternative to some more unsavory terms with the same general sense. What do you think it is? Press play to find out!
Breathe a sigh of relief because today’s word has not a care in the world! It's an adjective that means “free from concern, worry, or anxiety,” “carefree,” or “nonchalant.” Do you know it? No worries–listen now to hear more!
Today’s word has a certain “I don’t know what,” if you know what I mean. Just in time for Bastille Day, we present a noun that means “a French idiom or expression used in another language.” Qu'est-ce que c'est? Check out this podcast!
Today’s word has to do with spirit, but don’t worry—not the haunting kind! It's a noun that means “the spirit of the time” or “the general trend of thought or feeling characteristic of a particular period.” What do you think it is? Press play for more!
Ever made a wish, but lacked the drive to make it real? Today's word is a noun that means “a mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain it.” Do you know it? With just the slightest effort, a mere tap of the screen, you can learn more!
You’ll want to pay close attention to today’s daft descriptor! The Word of the Day is an informal British English adjective that means “lacking in vitality or intelligence” or “stupid, dull, or clumsy.” Do you know it? Stay on top of things by listening now!
Let’s take a deep plunge into today’s word, which comes to us from the Maritime provinces of Canada. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a valley with steeply sloping sides.” Think you can you guess it, eh? Press play to see if you're right!
Bust out your microscopes, word mavens, because this word is mind-bogglingly tiny. It's an adjective that means “immeasurably small” or “less than an assignable quantity.” Do you know it? Don't limit yourself to this–listen now for more!
Come one, come all, and listen closely to the farraginous nature of today’s word! It's a noun that means “a miscellaneous collection.” Not sure if you know it? Tap play to find out!
Greetings, all you lexical luminaries! Today’s word is bound to have you dreaming of new ways to express yourself. The Word of the Day is a rare, archaic noun that means “a visionary or dreamer.” Can you guess it? Listen now!
Today’s word, from the rolling hills of Scotland, will have you flailing about in excitement! The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to wave about or flop to and fro.” Can you guess what it is? Don't waiver, tap play to learn more!
Today’s word is all about getting to the bottom of things. The Word of the Day is an adverb that means “at bottom or to the bottom,” “in reality,” or “fundamentally.” Do you know it? To top off your word knowledge, listen now!
O say, can you see just how anthemic today’s word is? The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to decorate with any small, bright drops, objects, spots, or the like.” What could it be? Press play to find out!
Today’s word puts on a dizzying show. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a rotating and radiating firework.” Have you seen one? Do you know what it is called? Press play for a dazzling word display!
We reckon that today’s word will put a swing in your step, or maybe in your speech. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “rhythmic swing or cadence.” Do you know this one? Listen in to liven up your lexicon!
Today’s word is unwavering in its usefulness. Today we’re highlighting the adjective sense of the word, which means “firm, steadfast, or uncompromising.” Do you know it? Stick to your principles and tap play to listen now!
Today’s word could make you run a bit late if you’re not careful. It is a noun that means “lateness” or “delay.” Do you know what it is? Don't delay–listen now to see if you're right!
Holy moly—today’s word really deserves your respect! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “extremely sacred or inviolable.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more on this awe-inspiring word!
Keep your eyes peeled because today’s word will show you the world—shining, shimmering, and splendid! It's a noun that means “a building, or architectural feature of a building, designed and situated to look out upon a pleasing scene.” See something you like? Tap play for more!
Today’s word means we’re in for a rollicking good time. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a boisterous party or celebration.” Do you know it? Are you ready to celebrate? Listen now for more word fun!
Listen in closely, logophiles, because words as useful as today’s are few and far between. It's a noun that means “smallness of quantity” or “scarcity.” Lacking a good answer for this one? Listen now for abundant facts about today's word!
We all have to start somewhere when expanding our vocabulary, and today’s word is a great jumping-off point. The word of the day is a noun that means “beginner” or “novice.” Do you know it? Jump in and learn more by tapping play now!
Take special care around this word, or it’ll throw you off track in the blink of an eye. Two words form this noun that means “something said or written that is unrelated to what immediately precedes.” How are you doing? Did we throw you off? Press play now to get back on track!
Keep your wits about you, wordies, because today’s word isn’t exactly the friendliest. It's an adjective that means “unfriendly” or “hostile.” Can you guess it? Tap play to hear all about it!
It’s pretty tough not to get all mixed up with a word like this. The word of the day is an adjective that means “heterogeneous” or “mixed.” What do you think it is? Mix it up and listen now!
Summer has arrived so let’s bask in the glow of today’s seasonal word. It is a verb that means “to spend the summer, as at a specific place or in a certain activity.” Do you know it? Don't sweat it–listen in!
Happy Father’s Day—let’s delve into a word for which there’s nothing better. The Word of the Day is a noun and adjective—today we’re highlighting the noun sense: “a person or thing having no equal.” Do you know it? Tap play for more excellent word knowledge, bar none!
We’re rolling out the red carpet for today’s eye-catching term. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a brilliant scarlet red.” Can you guess it? Press play for the full story on this word!
Today we turn our attention to British English for a descriptor that can’t help but delight. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “fine” or “OK.” Do you know it? Tap play and it will be A-OK!
Today’s word will have you saying “I do” to a dazzling vocabulary. It's a noun that means “a song or poem written to celebrate a marriage.” Propose an idea for what this word is and then, press play to confirm!
Ahoy, word voyagers—today’s word is far greater than the sum of its many small parts! Originally sailors' slang, the word is a plural noun that means “miscellaneous scraps or small items, especially of food or gear.” Can you piece it together? Listen now to verify!
Get ready, wordies, today’s word will make you want to shimmie, swing, and sway your way through the day! It's an adjective that means “pertaining to dancing.” Can you guess it? Tap play and enjoy learning more about this word!
What’s today’s word? The answer is blowing in the wind. The word of the day is a verb that means “to swell out or puff up, as by the action of wind.” Do you know it? Be blown away when you listen in!
Gee whillikers, wordies, today’s word just might leave you hearing the sound of violins! It is an interjection that is used to express impatience, dismissal, or annoyance. What could it be? Play on to hear more!
Fair warning, today’s word may just have you bursting with excitement! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “bursting apart” or “bursting open,” and these definitions can be literal or figurative. Do you know what word it is? Tap play for more!
Today’s word will conjure up images of thieves and vagabonds. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of, relating to, or resembling rogues.” Do you know it? Listen in for more word adventure!
Today’s word is an easy one to untangle, despite its meaning! Itis a noun that means “entanglement” or “confusion.” Can you guess what it is? No need for confusion, just tap play to learn about this word!
Even if you’re not familiar with this word, it may become a favorite! It's a noun that means “a tendency to think favorably of something in particular” or “partiality; preference.” Do you prefer to listen now or listen later? ;-)
Today’s word should leave you unstressed. It is a noun that means “the mid-central, neutral vowel sound typically occurring in unstressed syllables in English, such as the ‘a’ in sofa, ‘e’ in system, ‘i’ in easily, ‘o’ in gallop, or ‘u’ in circus.” Can you name it? Press play to hear it!
Here’s a dose of practicality to ground you as you start your week. The word of the day is an adjective that means “serving utilitarian purposes only,” “mechanical,” or “practical.” Do you know it? Listen in–it's a useful way to learn more!
Today’s word covers a lot of ground—and water, too. We’re highlighting a very specific adjectival meaning of this word: “of or relating to military operations by both land and naval forces.” Can you come up with it? Listen in for more!
Today’s word is quite the hodgepodge. It is a noun that means “a jumbled cluster or mass of varied parts.” Can you put it all together and guess this word? Listen now to confirm!
Word connoisseurs, do you ever feel like the meanings of these wonderful words just dissolve into the ether? Well, we’ve got the perfect word for that: a verb that means “to melt away.” Don't miss out! Listen now!
Today's word is for those of you with a day full of frustrations. It's a verb that means “to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especially by degrading or frustrating means.” Don't despair! It's worth listening to more about this word!
Today's word is an adjective that means “taking place, coming together, or published once every seven days” or, put more simply, “weekly.” Can you guess it? Listen now for your daily dose of word fun!
Today’s word is layered with intrigue. It is a verb that means “to diversify by adding or interjecting something unique, striking, or contrasting.” What could it be? Tap play to find out!
Today’s word may jog your memory! It's a noun that means “a reminder, memento” or “souvenir.” Do you know it? Get a refresher by listening now!
Today’s word will surely pique your interest! The Word of the Day is a noun that means “the highest point” or “summit; peak.” Do you know it? Climb to new lexical heights by listening now!
Bonjour, word enthusiasts! Today’s word is technically three words that form a noun meaning “the most noteworthy or prized feature, aspect, event, article, etc., of a series or group” or “a special item or attraction.” What could it be? Listen now for more!
Today’s word is for the birds. Or maybe from the birds is more like it. It's a verb that means “to frolic” or “to sport.” Can you guess what it is? Play now for more word fun!
This Word of the Day imagines itself as the main attraction of every podcast—but today it’s in luck! It's a noun that means “an exaggerated, especially glamorized, estimate of oneself” or “conceit.” Think you know it? Press play for more!
Today’s word is a little rare, but maybe you’ve heard it somewhere before. It's an old-fashioned adverb meaning “it may be; maybe,” or “possibly; perhaps.” Maybe you know it? Confirm by listening now!
Today’s word will talk your ear off if you let it. The word is a noun that means “profuse and idle talk” or “chatter.” Do you know it? Tap play to hear more!
Summer is fast approaching, so let’s dive right into today’s word. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of or relating to a lake.” Can you guess it? Stay afloat by listening now!
Are you ready for a verbal palate cleanser? Today’s Word of the Day is an adjective that means “a paste, powder, liquid, or other preparation for cleaning the teeth.” Do you know it? Listen now–it might make you smile!
Today’s word isn’t cut from quite the same cloth as all the others. It's an adjective that means “of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.” Want to dress up your vocabulary? Tap play now!
Today’s word is a powerful force to be reckoned with. The word is an adjective that means “invested with or possessing full power.” Do you know it? Invest some time to learn more about this word!
Today’s word is truly one of a kind. It’s two words, actually, that form a noun that means “a word or phrase that appears only once in a manuscript, document, or particular area of literature.” What could it be? Press play to find out!
Today’s word is, at heart, about a journey to the final frontier. It's a noun that means “a very challenging and innovative project or undertaking.” Can you gather what it is? Take a guess and then listen in!
Today’s Word of the Day is ready to shake things up. The word is a verb that means “to vibrate violently.” Do you know what it is? Tap play to find out!
Today’s word makes a lot of "cents"! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of or relating to money.” Can you guess it? Listen now to see if you are in the money!
You’ll be ducking into alleyways to avoid today’s word! It is a noun meaning “a persistently dull, boring pest.” We won't pester you about this word–just press play for more!
Buckle up, wordies, because today’s word is an adventure unto itself. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “daring deeds” or “heroic daring.” Can you guess it? Dare to listen and find out more!
If you’ve ever wanted to add a pinch of humor to your compliments, today’s word should come in handy. The Word of the Day is an adjective, often used humorously, that means “physically beautiful.” Do you know it? Beautify your vocabulary by learning more about this word now!
Today’s word is a perfect fit for standing invitations and open-ended plans. It is actually two words that function as an adverb meaning “without fixing a day for future action or meeting.” Do you know this term? Take action and tap play!
Today’s word may mean “a waste of time,” but learning to use it in everyday conversation is anything but. This noun also means “a wasteful and worthless project undertaken for political, corporate, or personal gain.” Can you guess what it is? It's worth listening to learn more!
Wherever we go in the world—or even in the universe—today’s word will always find us. It's a noun that means “the property of having a definite location at any given time” or “the state of existing and being localized in space.” Do you know it? Locate the play button and tap it to hear more!
Today’s word is one that asks us to put our money where our mouth is. It is a noun that means “the market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors.” Are you sold on this word? Listen now to find out more!
Happy Mother’s Day, word mavens! Fittingly, today’s word refers to those among us whom no one else can come close to matching. It's a noun that means “a person or thing without equal” or “a paragon.” Do you know it? Tap play for more!
The skies are blue today when it comes to enriching your vocabulary, even though today’s word prefers things overcast. The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to cloud over, becloud, or obscure.” Listen now for more clarity on this word!
If you’re feeling a bit burned out, today’s word is for you. It is an adjective that means “without interest, vigor, or determination” or “listless; lethargic.” Interested in hearing more about this word? Listen now for a lift!
Today’s word merits a mwah-ha-ha! The word is a verb meaning “to contrive or plot, especially artfully or with evil purpose.” Do you know what it is? Plot your course to this podcast to find out!
Being dealt a lousy rack of letter tiles is small potatoes compared to today’s word! It's an adjective that means “providing or yielding meagerly in return for much effort” or “demanding or unrewarding.” Can you spell it out? Press play to hear more!
Today’s word is from the Lowlands of Scotland, and has a knack for throwing people off course. It is an adjective that means “contrary,” “peevish,” or “stubborn.” May the fourth be with you to guess this word! But if you still can't, listen and find out!
Today’s word can’t be rattled. It's a noun that means “mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain.” No need to stress if you don't know this word, just tap play to learn more!
Today’s word stands alone, but still gives us plenty to think about. The word is a noun that means “a short, pithy, instructive saying” or “a terse remark or aphorism.” Can you guess it? For a short description, tap play now!
Happy May Day, wordies! Today’s word wafted in on the fragrant breezes of this floral season! The word is an adjective that means “producing or bearing pollen.” We promise you're not allergic to this word! Tap play for more!
Today’s word will really help you “branch out” into new lexical territory. The word is an adjective that means “of or relating to trees” or “treelike.” Do you know it? Listen now to hear more!
Today’s word is dedicated to all the schoolteachers and parents who work hard to keep their classrooms and homes in order. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “hard or impossible to manage” or “stubbornly disobedient.” Keep your vocabulary in order by listening in now!
Today’s word may remind you of a messy breakup. The word is a verb meaning “to break, tear, or cut into fragments” or “to shred.” What could it be? Tap play to find out!
Today’s word shows how not everything that glitters is gold. It's a plural noun that means “items that resemble money but are not intended to circulate as money.” Cash in on this word by listening now!
Today’s word is designed to satisfy the stickler in all of us—whether we like it or not! It's a noun that means “adherence to or persistence in using a strictly correct term.” Do you know it? See if you're correct by listening in!
Today’s word wins the prize for its supporting role in almost every category of film! The word is an adjective that means, “of or involving motion pictures.” Do you know it? Listen now for more lexical gold!
If getting lost in the stacks at a library sounds to you like a day well spent, you might want to take note of today’s word: a noun that means “a bookseller, especially a dealer in rare or used books.” Have you heard it? Listen now for more!
Today's word, in honor of Shakespeare's birthday, may be a rarity, but it has a uniquely worldwide appeal. It is an adjective that means “universal or whole.” Dare you think you know it? Press play now to confirm!
Happy Earth Day, wordies! Today’s word is a noun that means “the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.” We're sure you know it! Press play to hear more!
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we are bringing you a mountain of a word. Today’s word is an adjective that means “pertaining to poetry.” Think you know it? Press play to learn more!
Today’s word will whet your appetite! It is an adverb that means “out-of-doors” or “in the open air” and is often used in reference to dining! Do you know what it is? Tap play for this word entrée!
Today’s word may mean “worthless,” but its usefulness suggests otherwise. Show your wordie worth by guessing this adjective! Then listen in to confirm you're right!
Today’s word will put up with a lot, but we won’t make it (or you) wait any longer. It's a noun, and it means “patient endurance of hardship, injuries, or offense.” Can't endure the suspense any longer? Listen now!
Today’s word is attractive at first glance, but we should look beyond the surface! It's an adjective that means “apparently good or right though lacking real merit” or “superficially pleasing or plausible.” Do you know this word? Tap play now to find out!
It’s time to stretch your vocabulary with a word that will definitely come in useful. The word is a noun that means “the act of stretching oneself, especially on waking.” Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out if you're right!
Today’s word is a fearsome noun of monstrous proportions. The modern meaning of the word is: “a persistent or many-sided problem that presents new obstacles as soon as one aspect is solved.” What might it be? Solve the question by listening now!
We don’t mean to make a mountain out of a molehill, but today’s word is quite fu-fu-fun to say. It'sa noun that means “a great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant.” Do you know it? Listen now to hear what all the fuss is about!
Today’s word outshines the competition! The word is a noun that means “the brightest star in a constellation.” Can you guess it? Tap play for more on this stellar word!
Today’s word is ready for its close-up! Itis a noun meaning “nearness in place” or “proximity.” What is it? Are you getting close? Listen now to confirm!
Today we’re putting out some lexical feelers for a little-known term that gives name to a very familiar item: a noun, meaning “one of the stiff, bristly hairs growing about the mouth of certain animals, as a whisker of a cat.” Can you detect what it is? Listen now to hear more!
Today’s word is going along with the popular interpretation of things—for now. It's an adjective that means “commonly regarded as such” or “reputed; supposed.” Suppose you know what it is? Press play to confirm!
It may be beneficial or in your best interest to incorporate today’s word into your vocabulary! The word is a verb, and it means “to be worthwhile to, as for personal profit or advantage.” What could it be? It's worthwhile to listen!
The motto of today’s word is “Be mine!” The word is a noun that means “eager or excessive desire, especially to possess something,” or “greed.” Do you desire to know more? Tap play now!
No kvetching, please, while we tell you about today’s word! It's a noun that means “a lengthy, detailed explanation or account.” Do you know it? Press play to hear more!
Today’s word is ready to lend a helping hand: it’s a noun, meaning “an aid” or “an auxiliary.” Can you guess it? Need some aid in guessing? Tap play now!
If you’ve ever made furniture using milk crates and duct tape, today’s word is for you! It's a noun that means, “a construction made of whatever materials are at hand,” or “something created from a variety of available things.” Do you know what word it is? Piece it together by listening now!
Happy Easter, wordies—or should we say “hoppy”? Let’s leap right into it: today’s word is an adjective, meaning “of, relating to, or resembling a rabbit or hare.” Do you know it? Listen in to see if you're right!
Rise and shine, wordies—it’s time for some lexical nourishment. Today’s word is an old-fashioned and somewhat humorous noun that means: “a hen's egg used for food.” Cluck, err, click "play" to hear more!
Today’s word will open new doors of understanding. It is a noun, referring to “something that passes everywhere or provides a universal means of passage.” Is this word universally known? Listen now to find out!
Today’s word just can’t seem to take itself seriously. The word is an adjective, meaning “given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting.” Do you know it? Press play for more word fun!
Today’s word may give you fresh perspective on a familiar terrain! The word is an adjective, meaning “relating to fields or open country.” Can you guess it? Listen now to see if you're right!
Today’s uncommon word gives us something to bicker about! It's a verb that means “to argue stubbornly about trifles” or “to wrangle.” Settle the argument by tapping play and learning more about this word!
Prepare to be dazzled by today’s word! The word is an adjective that means “shining forth brilliantly” or “radiant.” Do you know what it is? Listen now for more word brilliance!
Behold—today’s word is worth every last bit of praise that we can shower on it! The word is an adjective, meaning “having or deserving to have the palm of victory or success,” or “praiseworthy.” Can you guess it? Press play to confirm your success!
Rise and shine, it’s time for Word of the Day! But today’s word will be doing just the opposite—it's a noun, defined as “unleavened bread in the form of large crackers, typically square and corrugated.” Have a taste for more? Listen now!
Today’s word is a faultfinder through and through—and it’s ready to give us an earful. The word is a verb, meaning “to criticize harshly” or “to castigate.” No worries if you don't know it, listen now to learn!
What miraculous sequence of events led you to today’s word? It is a noun that means, “a series of interconnected or interdependent things or events.” Can you suss it out? Tap play for more!
Today’s word was plucked from botany’s lavish bouquet of terms! It is a noun meaning “ a flower stalk, supporting either a cluster or a solitary flower.” Can you guess it? Press play to make your vocabulary blossom!
Welcome back to Word of the Day! Today’s word is hoping to outdo itself. It's an adjective, meaning “desirous of equaling or excelling.” Do you know it? Listen in so you can excel at word trivia!
Today’s word is as easy as one-two-three and do-re-mi! It has several closely related senses; one is the adjectival sense: “arranged in alphabetical order.” Can you decipher it? Listen now to find out if you're right!
Today’s word doesn’t have the greatest aim. It isa verb, meaning “to bungle” or “to play clumsily.” Do you know what that's like? Improve your word game by pressing play!
Happy first day of spring! Today’s word is an adjective that means “of or relating to spring.” Can you guess what it is? See what pops up by listening now!
Today’s word has plenty to say—about itself, that is. It is a noun that means “extravagant boasting,” or “boastful talk.” Do you know what it is? Listen now to confirm!
Today’s word is a blank slate! It is a noun that means “lack of knowledge” or “ignorance.” Confirm your knowledge of this word by listening now!
You’re in luck, wordies, because today’s Word of the Day puts the spotlight on the lexicon of the Emerald Isle, Ireland. The word is a noun, and a term of endearment that means “darling.” Now, be a dear, and have a listen!
Today’s word will make you feel right at home. The word is a Yiddish adjective meaning “homey,” or “cozy and unpretentious.” Do you know it? Tap play for more!
Today's word won't be happy unless we get a move on! It's an adverb that means "at great speed" or "rapidly." Quick–can you guess it? Listen now to confirm!
Hello wordies, it's time for us to spring ahead, right into Word of the Day. But today’s word just can’t quite get its bearings: it's an adjective that means "utterly bewildered, confused, or puzzled." Sort it all out by listening now!
Today’s word isn’t perfect—but it sure is fun to say. It's a noun that means "a minor weakness or failing of character" or “a slight flaw or defect." Are you familiar with it? Listen now for more!
Hold on to your hats, wordies, today's word is a bit unorthodox! It's an adjectival form that means "of or relating to the experimental treatment of artistic, musical, or literary material." Dare to find out what it is by listening now!
They say misery loves company. By that logic, today’s word is surely glad you’ve tuned in! Our word today is an interjection that means “alas!” Can you guess what it is? Listen now so you can exclaim that you know it!
Today’s word may strike you as excessive! The word is a noun meaning “the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea,” or, in a word, “redundancy.” And that's a true fact. For more, tap play!
Today’s word can’t see the clouds for all the silver linings. The word is an adjective meaning, “characterized by or given to extreme optimism, especially in the face of unrelieved hardship or adversity.” Do you know it? Listen now for a boost!
Today’s word has certainly earned its stripes! The word is a noun, meaning “a leader, especially an assertive leader.” You can assert that you know it after listening here!
Arise, dear wordies! You won’t want to sleep on today’s otherworldly word. It's a noun that means “a vision” or “a dream.” Can you think of it? For more on this dreamy word, tap play now!
Today’s word takes us off the beaten path, but it’s an invigorating journey—we promise. The sense of the word we are highlighting is an adjective, meaning “inciting, animating, or inspiring.” Can you guess what it is? Excited to hear more? Tap play now!
Howdy, word pard’ners! Today’s word is wild and wooly! It'sa noun meaning “money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting an enterprise.” Can you guess what it is? Tap play for this nugget of lexical gold!
Pull up a chair because today’s Word of the Day gives us plenty to talk about. It’s a verb that means “to converse informally” or “to chat.” Do you know it? Listen now to find out more!
Today’s word is very new to the lexicon, but you’ll be surprised by its precocious mastery of irony. The word is an adjective that means “acceptable” or “legitimate.” Do you know it? Listen now for more!
Care to join us in some schadenfreude? Today’s word is a noun meaning “deserved reward or just deserts, usually unpleasant.” Do you know what it is? Press play for some tasty word dessert ;-)
If today’s word doesn’t literally make the headlines, we don’t know what will! The word is a noun meaning “the willful distortion or depreciation of the original meaning of a word.” Listen now before this word changes meaning!
Today’s word is in it for the long haul. The word is a verb, meaning “to continue to last permanently.” Have you come across it? Hang in there, and have a listen to learn more!
Fair warning: today's word isn’t interested in sharing much at all. The word is an adjective, which is defined as “meanly economical” or “parsimonious; stingy.” We have more to share with you about this word, though, if you listen now!
Watch out, friends, today’s word cannot be trusted. The word is a verb that means “to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery, or the like.” Do you know what it is? Press play to find out!
Today’s word may sound like a squash-based relative to zucchini! But really, it's a rhetorical device, meaning “the use of a word to modify or govern two or more words when it is appropriate to only one of them or is appropriate to each but in a different way.” Want to learn more? Listen now!
Oh frabjous day, wordies! Today’s word is an adjective created by the author Lewis Carroll. It means “very angry.” Can you recall what it is? Tap play to hear more!
Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Today’s word may inspire you to speak in tongues! The word is a noun that means “a person who speaks, writes, or reads a number of languages.” ¿Qué es? Listen now to find out!
You’ll be counting down the minutes to 5 o’ clock after hearing today’s word! The word is a noun that means “a day’s work.” Do you know it? No sweat if you don't, just listen in!
They say X marks the spot—and so we’ll stay here and dig right in! Today’s word is a verb that means “to cross in the form of an X” or “to intersect.” Has this word ever crossed your path? Listen now to find out!
Prepare to be wowed by the sheer scale of today’s word! The word is an adjective meaning, “impressively or overwhelmingly large or luxurious.” Can you guess what it is? Listen in for lots more!
Today’s word is an Americanism that has been used over the years to refer primarily to politicians. It's a noun that means “a clever, unscrupulous person.” Do you know it? Listen now to find out!
Have you ever described your phone as finicky or your car as unhappy? Then you’re exemplifying today’s word! It's a noun or a rhetorical device, defined as “personification, as of inanimate things.” Press that peppy play button to hear more!
If you’ve ever missed a Word of the Day, then you’re familiar with the feeling behind today’s word. It's an adjective that means “feeling, showing, or expressing sorrow, repentance, or regret.” Now, no regrets, press play to hear more!
Today’s word is one you can really sink your teeth into; it’s a noun that refers to “a traditional Polish doughnut, filled with jam or another sweet filling and covered with powdered sugar or icing.” Can you guess the word? Tap play for a real treat!
Happy Presidents’ Day! Today’s word is almost a law unto itself! The word is a noun that means “a public and official announcement.” Have you heard it? Listen now to learn more!
Not to play matchmaker on Valentine's Day, but we think today’s word is going to catch your eye—or, perhaps more accurately, your ear. The word means "an amorous glance." What could it be? Press play for more!
Do you know how when you solve a problem with someone, even a perfect stranger, you might feel a little closer to them? Today's word captures that feeling! It's a noun that means “a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor.” Listen now to hear more!
We’re over the moon to share today’s word with you! The word is an adjective meaning “pertaining to or based upon the relations or joint action of the moon and the sun.” Can you tell what it is? Tap play to find out!
Today’s word might leave you straining to make sense of it all. The word is a noun that means “confused or unintelligible talk.” Can you decipher it? Listen in to find out more!
Today’s word is one that might alarm you with its twists and turns. The word is an adjective, meaning “perilous” or “dangerous.” Delve deeper if you dare by listening now!
Today’s word reveals the secrets of success! The word is a noun that means “a system in which a person’s progress is based on ability and talent rather than class privilege or wealth.” Find out more by tapping play now!
Today's word is a foolproof icebreaker for those awkward social situations! The word is a noun that means “light, playful banter or raillery.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more!
There's a lot to absorb with today's word! It's an adjective meaning "marshy" or "wet." Do you know what it is? Go forth and find out!
We know you're passionate about words, but today's word deals with passion of a different sort. It is a noun, defined as "the state of being obsessively infatuated with someone, usually accompanied by delusions of or a desire for an intense romantic relationship with that person." Desire more? Press play now!
Today's word is so useful, you might wonder why it's not heard more often! It's a noun that means "a period of five years." But, don't wait that long to listen in!
If the meaning of today's word doesn't leave you misty-eyed, the spelling probably will! It's an adjective that means "suggestive of or tending to cause tears" or "mournful." Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out!
Tempted to hibernate this winter? Today's Word of the Day takes a different approach! It's a noun defined as "the Dutch practice of jogging or walking into the wind, especially in the winter, for the purpose of feeling invigorated." Out of breath? Listen for more on this breezy word!
Happy Groundhog Day, wordies! Today's word is a noun that means "anything that foreshadows a future event," or "an omen; sign." Can you foretell what it is? Tap play to see how strong your predictive powers are!
Today's word will try to entangle you in its plot! It's an adjective meaning "happening within or being the created world of a story." Can you guess the ending to this word story? Listen now to find out!
Today’s word pretty much says it all. It's a noun that means “a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, such as the imperative Go!” Get the whole story here by pressing play!
Have you ever had trouble putting two words together? Today’s word offers up a special blend! It's an adjective that means, “extremely fine or desirable” or “excellent; wonderful.” Do you know it? Tap play to hear more!
If a radical change is what you’re after, today’s word should do the trick. The word is a noun that means “anything that transforms, purifies, or refines.” For more of the precious essence of this word, press play now!
We hope you brought your umbrella! Today’s word is an adjective, defined as “falling in rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing streams.” Listen now to hear us gush about this word!
If you use today’s word in a sentence it may be a dead giveaway that you’re a wordie! Today’s word is a noun with several meanings, including: “a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth.” Do you know it? Listen now to confirm you are right!
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all—but today’s word is happy to say something not nice. It is a verb, meaning “to grumble” or “to complain.” Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out!
We know that the best laid plans often go awry—but today's word is for when plans are thrown together willy-nilly! It’s a noun that means “reliance on temporary solutions rather than on consistent, long-term plans.” Do you know it? Listen now to hear more!
Today’s word is certain to fluff up your vocabulary. It's an adjective that means "like a clump or tuft of wool." Listen to find out what word it is so you can weave it into your vocabulary!
We hope you find today’s word palatable. It is a noun that means "any barely drinkable liquid or beverage, as inferior soda, beer, coffee, or soup." Do you know it? Tap play to hear more!
Today's term is used to being the center of attention. It's a noun that means "any controversy that attracts great public attention." Have we piqued your interest? Press play for more word wonder!
Today's word really likes to mix things up! The word is an adjective, meaning "composed of a mixture of languages," but the sound of it might make you think of pasta. Can you guess what it is? Listen in as part of your daily rotini!
Today's word ushers in a bright future for a robust vocabulary! The word is a verb, defined as "to induct into office with formal ceremonies," or, "to install." We're sure you know what it is! Listen now to confirm!
GREED-ings, word revelers! Amassing a fortune of fascinating words is one thing, but today’s word is more focused material gain. The word is a noun that means "the greedy pursuit of riches." Tap play to hear more about this word!
Today's word is thoroughly woven into the tapestry of the English language. The word is an adverb that means "in a way that is unable to be separated or disentangled." Can you guess what it is? Listen now to find out!
There's no two ways about it, today's word is simply radiant. It's an adjective that means "bright, cheerful, and optimistic." Can you guess it? Listen now for some word cheer!
Today's word is very well grounded, so to speak. The word is an adjective that means "earthly; worldly." What in the world could it be? Listen now to find out!
Today's word is a very logical choice. It's a conjunction and adverb meaning "therefore." We bet you can guess it! Either way, listen in for the conclusion!
Hey logophiles, do you ever feel confused? Today’s word might capture that feeling: it is a verb that means "to confuse or disconcert" or "to upset; frustrate." Tap play to get the facts about this word!
Today's word doesn't take things lightly: it's an adjective that means "apt to take offense." Do you know it? No offense, but you should listen in to hear more!
Today’s word has a lot to say, but nothing worth believing. It’s a noun that means "insincere talk" or "claptrap, humbug." Can you guess what it is? Listen now to find out if you're right!
Today's word is comfortable leaving things open-ended.It is an adjective that means "indefinite" or "indeterminate." Think you know what it is? Listen to find out!
Today's word has nothing to hide. The word isan adjective meaning: "sincere," "honest," or "straightforward." Honestly, do you know it? Tap play to hear more!
Today's word sounds like two or three words all bundled into one. It's a conjunction, or technically a conjunctive adverb, meaning "to whatever place." Whatever could it be? Listen now to find out!
Today, we enjoy the always excellent company of a delightful term:a noun that means "a person of great wit or intellect." Do you know what it is? Listen in to find out!
We'd like to keep it short, but today's word might have other plans. The word is a noun, meaning: "a tendency to speak or write at great or tedious length." Tap play to hear more!
Hold on, wordies—we might hit some turbulence! That's because today's word is a rare adjective meaning "stormy, as the sea." Can you forecast what it is? Listen now to see if you're right!
Today's word is ready to get into some trouble! The word is a plural noun that means "mischief” or “prankishness." No more fooling around, listen now to learn about this word!
Today's word is more than a handful. It's a noun that means "excess" or "overabundance." Do you know it? Overindulge in word abundance by listening now!
We hope today's word isn't too chilly for you! It is a noun, defined as: "ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas." Can you guess it? Listen now to learn more!
To help usher in the new year, we come bearing gifts in the form of...words! Today's word is defined as "a gift or token for good luck or as an expression of good wishes, as at the beginning of the new year or when entering upon a new situation or enterprise." What could it be? Listen in!
Happy New Year! Are you feeling ready to make the most of 2021? Our Word of the Day is a phrase that means "seize the day" or "enjoy the present, as opposed to placing all hope in the future." Do you know it? Seize the day and listen now!
Are you ready to show this year the door? We're here to help. Today's word is a noun and an interjection, and it means "farewell" or "goodbye." Can you guess it? Listen now to find out!
Today's word is a real treat. The word is a noun, meaning "a box or dish for candies." Do you know what it is? Tap play to unwrap this goodie!
Seeing may be believing, but in the case of today's word, seeing is remembering. It is an adjective that describes visual imagery vividly experienced and readily reproducible with great accuracy and in great detail. Can you see what it is? Listen now!
We think you'll get along brilliantly with today's word—it is a noun that means "friendship" or "peaceful harmony." Listen now for more!
Today's word is lacking in enthusiasm. The word is an adjective that means "idle" or "indolent." Can you guess what it is? Have fun listening to find out more about this word!
Boxing Day doesn't have anything to do with fighting, but today's word is still a real knockout. It isan adjective, meaning "of boxing" or "pugilistic." Can you guess it? Listen now to see if you guessed right!
Let's unwrap today's word--it's a noun that means "the act of taking part cheerfully or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration." What do you think it is? Tap play to hear all about it!
Today's word is associated with Christmas. However, the meaning of the word is not what it may seem! It's defined as "a small round candy made of sugar with various flavoring and coloring ingredients." Do you know what it is? Listen now for a treat!
If you're an early riser, today's word will come in handy. The word is an adjective that means "pertaining to or occurring in the morning" or "early in the day." Tap play to learn more about this word!
Today's word offers an elegant-sounding way to talk about a not-so-elegant state of mind. It is a noun that means "a state of nervous excitement, haste, or anxiety" or "a flutter." Do you know what it is? Tap play for more!
For the shortest day of the year and first day of winter, we've chosen an adjective that means "wintry" as the Word of the Day. Do you know what it is? Listen in to find out!
Today's word is a good one to cuddle up with this winter. It is a noun defined as: "a comfortable or cozy room." Get comfortable and listen now to hear more!
We put our heart into today's word. It's an adjective that means "heart-shaped." Do you know what it is? Listen to this podcast for more!
Today's word is full of good. The word is an adjective, meaning "of or relating to alms, charity, or charitable donations" or "charitable." Do you know what it is? Find out if you're right by listening now!
Today's word is not one to throw around lightly. The word is a noun, and it means "seriousness or sobriety, as of conduct or speech." Seriously, though, can you guess it? Listen now for more!
Today's word gives new meaning to the idea of a sparkling wit—it is an adjective, meaning "witty" or "brilliantly clever." Do you know what it is? Listen in for more about this dazzling word!
You might want to sit down for this one! Today'sWord of the Day is a verb, defined as "to collapse or faint, as from surprise, excitement, or exhaustion." Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out!
Today's word is a pretty special one. It means "a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo" or "a mock moon." Do you know what it is? Listen now to find out!
Today’s word is an adjective that means "badly conceived, made, or carried out." It is a useful descriptor for a broad range of things that are in some way flawed, especially things that are built on a problematic understanding or faulty foundation of knowledge. Can you conceive of it? Listen in to find out more!
Here ye, word buffs! Today's Word of the Day has a lot to proclaim! It is a noun that means "an institution for popular education providing discussions, lectures, concerts, etc." Add to your education by listening in!
A well-rounded vocabulary is all relative, sort of like today’s word, which is all about a relative. It’s an adjective that means "acting like an uncle, as in being kind, patient, generous, etc., especially to younger people." Before you say, "Uncle!" hear more by listening now!
Shalom, wordies! Good deeds are all around us, and today’s Word of the Day is a nice reminder. It is a noun with several meanings. The definition we’re highlighting today is "any good or praiseworthy deed." Listen now for more lexical goodness!
Today’s word is all about getting out of Dodge in order to get away with something. It's a verb that means "to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoid capture and legal prosecution." Now, skedaddle and tap play to hear more!
Today's word is a useful one for the times we live in. It's a noun, defined as: "a massive amount of widely and rapidly circulating information about a particular crisis or controversial issue, consisting of a confusing combination of fact, falsehood, rumor, and opinion." Listen now to learn more!
Today's word rhymes with gambit, but means something entirely different. It is a noun, meaning "a sphere of operation or influence" or "range; scope." Can you guess what it is? Listen in to find out!
Hello, wise wordies! Today's Word of the Day is all about the power of suggestion. It means "a word to the wise is sufficient" or "no more need be said." We don't need to tell you what to do to learn more!
G'day wordies, today's word is feeling a little impatient, so we'll get right to it: the word is a noun from Scots that refers to a temper tantrum or an outburst. Well, what do you think it is?
Today's word is the opposite of cutting edge. It's an adjective that means "very old, old-fashioned" or "out of date, antiquated." Are you up with the times? Can you guess what this word is? Tap play now!
Today's word is bleak, but it puts name to a no doubt recognizable activity these days. The word is a noun, defined as: "the practice of obsessively checking online news for updates with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to continue looking for updates in a self-perpetuating cycle." Can you guess what it is?
Today's word may not show very much excitement to meet you, but don't take it personally. That's just the state it's in. The word is a noun, meaning "the state of being dull" or "lethargy." Listen now for more word thrills!
Today we're showcasing a word that walks the walk, so to speak. The word is a noun, meaning "the doing of good; active goodness or kindness" or "charity." Be kind, and have a listen to learn more about this generous word!
Today's word describes things that importantly change or alter the course of events. The word is an adjective, meaning "having important effects or results." Can you guess what it is? Listen in to find out!
Today's word describes things that stand the test of time, and then some. The word isan adjective that means "extending back beyond memory, record, or knowledge." Search your memory or just listen in to learn about this word!
Today's word isn't exactly a go-with-the-flow type of term. The word is a noun, meaning "a fussy or needlessly fault-finding person." Do you know what it is? Listen now to see if you are correct!
Enough is truly enough when it comes to today’s Word of the Day. It’s a noun, defined as "the principle of living a balanced, moderately paced, low-fuss life." The concept that this word represents is inextricably woven into Swedish culture, and manifests in many different ways. Listen now to learn more about this word!
Happy Thanksgiving, friends—you arrived right on time, today's word is fresh out of the oven, or rather the dictionary, and ready to be enjoyed. The word isan adjective meaning "freely bestowed" or "plentiful; abundant." What do you think it is? Play this podcast to find out!
G'day, wordies—we hope you're hungry for a flavorful word, because today's is downright tantalizing. The word isan adjective that means "exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell" or "especially delicious or fragrant." Do you know it? Listen in for more!
We're sure you know what a bother is—something troublesome or annoying. But what about today's word that rhymes with bother? It is a noun, meaning "a heated discussion, debate, or argument" or "a fuss." Can you guess it? Tap play to find out if you're right!
Hello again, logophiles! Today’s word is an inspired problem-solver. It is an adjective, and it's defined as "cleverly inventive or resourceful." Can you guess what it is? Listen in to learn more!
Today's word is one you can really feast your eyes, or rather, ears on. It is a verb that means “to entertain lavishly or agreeably" or "to delight.” Delight in more word knowledge by listening in!
Today's word might remind you of the sound of walking on fallen leaves—but its meaning zigs and zags elsewhere! It's a verb that means "to bend; turn," or "to crinkle." Follow the twists and turns of this word by listening now!
GOOD DAY, WORDIES! Sorry if that was too boisterous! Today's word is just that-an adjective that means "noisy, clamorous, or boisterous." Do you know what it is? Listen in to learn more!
Today's word gives name to the type of person who not only thinks outside of the box, but can then make an entirely new box from scratch! The word is a noun, defined as "a person who is skilled in implementing creative ideas into practical form." Can you imagine what it is? Listen to see if you're right!
You can try to tame today’s word and ease it into your vocabulary, but beware, this term is not generally known for its flexibility. The word is an adjective from Scots that means "obstinate" or "willful." Will you be able to guess it? Listen in to see if you're right!
There's no disputing the harmonious nature of today's word. It's an adjective, defined as: "peaceful or conciliatory," or "tending to promote peace or reconciliation.” Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out!
G'day, wordies! As the days shorten, you may notice your sleep patterns shifting a bit, too. Today's word may help you sync up! It is a noun, defined as "an environmental cue, as the length of daylight or the degree of temperature, that helps to regulate the cycles of an organism's biological clock." Listen in to hear more!
We all know the expression “that’s the way the cookie crumbles.” But what about that crumbly cookie? Isn’t there a better way to describe it? We’re here to help. Listen in to hear about today's word, which means "easily crumbled or reduced to powder” or “crumbly."
Are you looking forward to taking time later this month to enjoy some food and drink—and maybe indulge in a little lounging? Then take note of today's word, inspired by Ancient Rome. It is a noun, defined as: "a dining room, especially one containing a couch extending along three sides of a table, for reclining on at meals." Luxuriate while listening in!
Get ready, today's word is abrupt. It is a noun, meaning "a turnabout, especially a reversal of opinion or policy." Now, turn your attention to this podcast!
If you take one jot, whit, or iota of information from today's episode, we hope it's the meaning of today's word. It is a noun, meaning "a moderate or small amount." Do you know what it is? Listen in to learn this tidbit!
Hello again, faithful listeners and word enthusiasts! Today's word is all about staying true to something or someone. The word is a noun, meaning "loyalty." Keep being true and listen in to learn more!
We know you consider all words to be gifts (so do we). But today's Word of the Day is just a little bit extra. It's a noun, meaning “a bonus” or "a small gift given with a purchase to a customer, by way of compliment or for good measure." Listen in for more!
Today's word is an apt descriptor for a double-dealer. The word isan adjective, meaning "marked or characterized by deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter." Can you guess the word? Tap play to hear all about it!
Caution to all the perfectionists out there who may be listening: today's word might be hard to accept! It is a verb meaning "to choose or adopt the first satisfactory option that one comes across." For a peerless podcast about this word, press play!
Well, wordies, the weekend has arrived at last—and some of you may spend it cozied up to a good book. In which case, you might spot today's Word of the Day before you even crack the first chapter! The word is a noun defined as "a bookplate" or “an inscription in or on a book, to indicate the owner." Listen in for more!
If ever there were a word that sounds exactly right for its meaning, it's today's. It is a noun that means "confusion." Can you guess what it is? For the clear-cut answer, listen in!
We know you're passionate about learning new words (and, hey, we relate!), but today's word takes passion to the extreme. It's an adjective, defined as "very fervent; extremely ardent," or "impassioned." Now that you're warmed up, hit play for the full story!
Tarry not, dear wordies—there's no time to waste in getting to today's word. It is an archaic noun that is defined as "delay." Well, what are you waiting for? Listen now to learn more!
On this Election Day, we are turning our attention toward an inspiring term. It is an adjective, meaning "having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare." Listen in to find out more about the Word of the Day!
Today we've got a whale of a word—it is a noun, defined as "anything of immense size and power." Can you fathom what it is? Listen now to see if you are right!
Thanks for tuning in to Word of the Day. We hope you weren't conflicted about it—leave that sort of turmoil to today's word. It is a noun, and it has several meanings. The one we are highlighting today is: "a person who is torn by inner conflict." Grappling with what word it is? Listen now to find out!
Happy Halloween, wordies! Fair warning: today's word might haunt you! It is an adjective that means "eerie, weird, or spooky." For more on this word treat, listen in!
Have you ever noticed that the world seems to glow a little bit at sunset? If so, then today's word will make perfect sense! It's a noun that means "twilight" or "dusk." Hurry up and listen before the sun sets!
We have no doubt you'll find today's word simply out of this world! It is an adjective that means "beyond our world or the material universe." For more on this otherworldly word, listen now!
Do you already know what today's Word of the Day is? Well then, you already know it describes you perfectly. The word is an adjective meaning "having knowledge of things or events before they exist or happen" or "having foresight." Confirm your prediction by listening in!
Do you ever get that wistful feeling for home sweet home? Well then today's word will ring true. It's three words, actually, andis a noun, borrowed from French, that means "homesickness." Do you know what it is? Listen to see if you're right!
Despite how today's word sounds, we promise we're not making it up. The wordis a noun that refers to something that is improvised or extemporized. Listen in to hear more!
Today’s word sounds like a bit of a verbal smorgasbord, but it’s really quite useful. It is a noun, meaning "that with which to do something” or “means or supplies for the purpose or need, especially money." Find out more by listening now!
We have a feeling today's word will leave an impression. The word is an adjective meaning "impossible to eliminate, forget, or change." To find out what this unforgettable word is, listen in!
Have you ever met someone who can convey disapproval in a single look? If so, today's word might come in handy! It's an adjective that means "haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression." Play this podcast to find out what it is!
Well, you may have noticed: we're firmly in election season. So today we wanted to highlight one of the lesser-known terms having to do with elections. It is a noun meaning "the study of elections." Can you guess what it is? Listen to learn more!
A fog of mystery and intrigue follows today's word around. It's a noun, meaning "a cloud, aura, atmosphere, etc., surrounding a person or thing." Do you know what word it is? Clear up the mystery by listening now!
If the object of your desire is a dazzling vocabulary, look no further. Today's Word of the Day is a noun that means "something wanted or needed." Want to know more? Listen in!
Today we're highlighting a gentle and compassionate word. Itis an adjective meaning "mild or merciful in disposition or character" or "lenient; compassionate." Tune in to learn more about this word!
Have you ever been in a particularly grouchy mood, but lacked the perfect word for it? As always, we’re here to help. Today’s word is a British dialect adjective meaning "grumpy or moody; sulky." Spoiler alert! It's mardy! Listen in for more!
Do you get energized from being around other people? Or do you more effectively refuel by spending time alone? Maybe the answer is both! If so, then you may be today's Word of the Day. It is a noun that means "one whose personality type is intermediate between extrovert and introvert." Do you know what it is?
Happy Dictionary Day, wordies! That’s right, it’s a day to celebrate words—and we’re putting the spotlight on one of our favorites. It is a noun meaning “style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words.” Celebrate Dictionary Day by listening in!
Are you feeling ready to tackle the day with all your might? If not, maybe today’s word will inspire! It's a Latin adverb that means "with all one's might." Stay strong and listen in to learn more!
Thanks for tuning in to Word of the Day! Today's word is in a bit of a rut. The word is a noun, meaning "a state of inactivity or stagnation, as in business or art." Beat this feeling by listening in!
While we all agree upbeat words are more fun, sometimes we need words for the things that draw our ire and make us recoil in disgust. Today’s word captures that! It is a noun, meaning "an irrational dislike; loathing." Can you guess what it is?
Welcome back to Word of the Day. Today's word is an adjective, and it means "relating to or being a people who are the original, earliest known inhabitants of a region, or are their descendants." Listen in for the inside story on this term and more on its history and uses!
Buckle up, word wizards! Today’s Word of the Day is a little bit rowdy! It's a verb that means "to act in a swaggering, boisterous, or uproarious manner." Can you guess what it is? Listen in to find out!
It's a new day, wordies! Today’s Word of the Day is an adjective that means "of a new kind or fashion." Learn more by listening to this new podcast!
Today's word doesn't mean to impose, but it just can't help itself. The word is a verb meaning "to cause inconvenience to; disturb, trouble, or bother." For your convenience, we've gathered more about this word right here. Have a listen!
Have you ever been struck by the unique way an individual speaks? If so, you may have been picking up on today's word. It is a noun meaning "a person's individual speech pattern." Listen to learn more!
Today's word is quick to the draw when it comes to verbal comebacks. The word is a noun that means "a quick, witty, or pointed remark or retort." To find out about this slang term that dates to about 1950, listen in!
You'll want to clear some space in your vocabulary for today's term. It's an adjective meaning "capable of holding much” or “spacious or roomy." You might find it used in a literal sense to talk about physical spaces. Or, you may encounter itused to describe concepts or mental capacity. What could it be? Listen to find out!
Today's word gives name to a feeling some listeners may be familiar with: "anxiety caused by a dread of environmental perils, especially climate change." While this may seem like a new phenomenon, the term has been around for decades. Can you guess what it is?
It's Sunday, October 4th and we're happy to be all together! Today's Word of the Day, however, is a bit broken up. It's the adverb and adjective meaning "into separate parts; in or into pieces." Listen to find out what it is!
Have you noticed that change and the evolution of meaning seems to be a recurring theme on this podcast? Today's Word of the Day is a noun that carries a certain underlying theme as well. Listen to hear more!
Today's Word of the Day delivers a burst of energy and flair to get you through your Friday. It's a noun that means "dash; impetuous ardor" and is used to describe things done with great spirit, vigor, brilliance, or style. Listen now for more!
Keep your eyes (or ears) on today's word—it's a swindler. The word is a verb meaning "to get or achieve (something) by guile, trickery, or manipulation." No tricks here, just listen to find out which word this is!
Pssssst, come in close: today's word is speaking in hushed tones. It is a noun, meaning "a soft murmur; whisper." Can you suss it out?
Today's word might be the perfect term to cool down a heated debate simply because it's fun to say. It's a noun, meaning "a vigorous discussion or dispute." Can you guess what it is?
Today's Word of the Day wants to clear the air. This verb, which has always had a formal solemnity about it, means"to declare frankly or openly" or "to acknowledge, confess, admit." Do you know what it is?
Today we're taking out the guesswork! Today's word is a rare noun that means "an inference or conclusion." No need to guess what it is—just listen!
There are never enough words, right, word enthusiasts? Today's Word of the Day is just a little bit extra. The word means "being in excess of the usual, proper, or prescribed number" or "additional; extra." Listen in to add this word to your lexicon!
Golly gosh, wordies, today's Word of the Day is a bit of a throwback! It is an interjection used to express astonishment or delight. What could it be? Listen to find out!
Today's word is a real knee-slapper. It is a verb meaning "to laugh loudly or immoderately." Have a listen and whoop it up with the Word of the Day!
Today's word is a key ingredient in a rich and flavorful vocabulary. The word is an adjective, meaning "of the nature of, resembling, or containing butter." But can you guess what it is?
Welcome to the first day of fall! Today's Word of the Day is an adjective, meaning "dropping off very early, as leaves." Catch it before it fades away!
Today's word is on the alert. It's an adjective that means "quick; agile; lively." It's a short word, and so is this podcast--are you going to listen?
Today's Word of the Day is good for your health. It isa noun, meaning "nourishment; nutrition." Listen to find out about this tasty word!
Today's word is a good influence—you'll want to keep it around. The word is a noun, meaning "integrity and uprightness; honesty." Can you guess what it is?
You’ve hit the jackpot with today’s word—or maybe more like the honey jar. The word is an adjective, meaning "flowing with honey," or "sweetened with or as if with honey." Listen away to sweeten your day!
We don't have much time—today's word is in quite a rush. The Word of the Day today is a very rare verb meaning "to hurry" or "to hasten." Quick! Can you guess it?
Today's word describes things that are no longer. It's an adjective that means "former; onetime." Keep your words up to date, and listen to hear what it is!
It's September 15th, and let's get right to it! Today's Word of the Day is an adverb meaning "directly, exactly." This word dates from the second half of the 18th century, and all of its etymologies are speculative. Can you speculate what it is?
Fair warning: today's Word of the Day is full of nonsense. It is a noun that refers to a person who is given to voluble, empty talk. Listen to get the full story!
Welcome back, wordies! As you know by now, very little is set in stone when it comes to language—except, perhaps, for today’s Word of the Day. It's a rare verb that means "to turn into stone." Can you guess this verb? The answer is just a stone's throw away--listen now to hear more!
It's Saturday, wordies—a great day to watch a movie or read a book, or maybe read its sequel, or perhaps even the third in the series. The Word of the Day is just that, a noun meaning "the third in a series of literary works, movies, etc." or "a second sequel." Can you guess what it is? No cliffhanger here, just listen to find out!
Welcome back to Word of the Day! No matter how extensive your vocabulary, some things are simply too big for words. That's where today's term comes in handy. It's an adjective that means "incapable of being expressed or described in words." That's all we're saying for now--to learn more, you will just have to listen!
Greetings, worldly wordies! Today's Word of the Day is focused on the big picture. The word is a noun, meaning "the world, or mortal or earthly life." Enrich yourself with more word knowledge by listening now!
Hi wordies, today's Word of the Day is one you won't want to snooze on. It's a noun that is the more technical term for sleepwalking. Don't just go through the motions, awaken your love of learning by listening now!
Hello again, word adventurers. Today's word should be a breeze. It's a noun, meaning "something easily done, fixed, etc." Even with an uncertain origin, this word is easy on the ears. Listen to learn more!
Welcome back, wordies! Today's word is a bit of a trickster. It's an adjective with the definition: "creative; boldly original," but it comes from Greek mythology. Can you guess what it is?
Hello, Word of the Day enthusiasts! Today's word may come in useful in a battle of wits. Do you know a noun that means "a short and witty or sarcastic saying or writing"? Keep your wits about you and listen to find out what it is!
It's September 5th and we hope today's Word of the Day is music to your ears! The word is an adjective used to describe music, particularly classical music, that means "playful; sportive." Click and listen for a word masterpiece!
Good day, wordies! Today’s term may take root in your lexical garden. The word is a noun that means "the cultivation of vegetables for the home or market." Do you know what it is? Nourish your vocabulary by listening now!
Brace yourself, today's word may have you questioning what's real. The word means, "the appearance or semblance of truth" or "likelihood; probability." To verify which word this is, listen now!
Catch it if you can—today's Word of the Day is quick on its feet. Do you know a noun that means "physical or mental quickness” and also “nimbleness; agility"? Listen here to learn about this word!
Today's word has a rebellious nature. It's a noun defined as "a person who flouts rules, conventions, or accepted practices." Can you guess what it is? Listen to see if you guessed right!
Happy Monday, wordies! Today's Word of the Day will give you fuel for all of your lexical journeys. It's a noun that means "a mixture of nuts, raisins, dried fruits, seeds, or the like eaten as a high-energy snack." Listen now for sustenance!
Hello, friends! Today's Word of the Day may feel like a long lost verbal soul mate. It is an adjective that means "having the same belief, attitude, or feeling." Listen to find out what it is!
Scribes, versifiers, and troubadours may have a hard time relating to today's Word of the Day. It's a noun meaning "an irrational or disproportionate fear of poetry." Can you divine what it is?
Not to get all mushy about it, but today's Word of the Day is full of emotion. This noun that means "exaggerated sentimentalism." Think you know what it is? Listen to find out!
Today's Word of the Day is full of passion. It's a verb that means "to use or address with harsh or abusive language." But we promise we'll go easy on it. Listen for more!
Today's word is one for the wise. This noun is defined as"one’s reason for being, which in principle is the convergence of one’s personal passions, beliefs, values, and vocation." The perfect listening to start your day!
We know you just got here, but today's word is all about a swift exit. It's an archaic term meaning "begone!" Quick, catch it while you can!
Today's word is best delivered with side eye. It's an adjective that means ""uncertain and reluctant; dubious” or “undecided." Listen to find out what it is!
Here's wishing you a lazy Sunday! Today's word is a noun that means "lack of vigor" or "lethargy." Listen to find out what it is!
Welcome, wordies! It feels like such a long, long, long time since yesterday's Word of the Day—doesn't it? Today's word is a rhetorical device that appeals to the listener's emotions through the repetition of words, words, words. Do you know what it is?
Welcome back! Today's word is a three-syllable term meaning "nickname." Do you know what it is? Listen to find out!
Greetings, word wizards. Today's word sounds little like "comedy," but it means "mutual courtesy; civility." Do you know what it is?
Welcome back, wordies! Today's word is sure to add a little sparkle to your vocabulary. It has been around since the 1960s, but has been popularized more recently by the Fab Five. Do you know what is?
If you were to urge all of your friends to listen to this podcast, your behavior could be described with today's Word of the Day. This adjective comes from the Latin verb meaning "to urge." Think you know what it is? We urge you to find out!
Greetings, wordies! Today's word is enlightening in more ways than one. It is a four-letter verb meaning "to portray in words; describe." Listen to get the full story!
You're not imagining the joy of learning new words, you're experiencing it firsthand! Today's word is an adjective that means "felt or enjoyed through imagined participation in the experience of others." Listen for the full experience!
Today's Word of the Day is cause for celebration! This noun refers to the celebration of any of certain anniversaries, especially the fiftieth. Listen to join the party!
Greetings, wordies! Today's word does double duty as an adjective and adverb, and it describes things as they are in reality or in practice. To get the facts, hit play!
Calling all lefties! This word's for you. Did you know there's a noun that means "left-handedness"? Listen to find out what it is!
Looking for something to brag about? We've got a word for you! Today's Word of the Day is means "vainglorious boasting or bragging" or "pretentious, blustering talk." Listen to learn more!
Today's word may send you back in time—or at least help you talk about it. It's an adverb meaning "backward; back." Think you know what it is? Give a listen to find out!
Welcome back, friends. Today's word deserves a round of applause—or at least "an enthusiastic expression of approval." Listen to find out what it is!
Calling all bookworms and bibliophiles! Today's Word of the Day is for you.What do you call a very heavy, large, or learned book? Listen to find out!
Ahoy, wordies! You can't say "Pie in the Sky" or "How Now Brown Cow" without today's word. Any guesses? Listen to find out.
Your love for Word of the Day is obvious! Not unlike today's word, which means "self-evident; obvious." Do you know what it is? Listen to find out!
Step on up, word wizards! Today's word was borrowed into English from French, translating literally as "false step." do you know what it is?
Hello, friends! Today's Word of the Day is sure to whet your appetite for learning. It means "hungry" or "greedy." Think you know what it is? Hit play to find out!
Greetings, wordies! Today's word is the real deal—or is it a close approximation? Give a listen to peel back the layers of meaning.
There are no two ways about it—unless you are experiencing today's Word of the Day, which means "to waver in mind or opinion" or "to be indecisive or irresolute." Listen to find out what it is!
Greetings, wordies! Today's word pays tribute to a special kind of bond. The word is sororal. Do you know what it means?
Today's word is rich with possibility. It's a noun meaning "a source of great and sudden wealth or luck" or "a spectacular windfall." Do you know what it is? Listen to find out!
Welcome back to Word of the Day! Today we shed light on a shadowy term: obfuscate. Do you know what it means?
It's hard to believe that July is soon vanishing away. We hope today's word stays with you a bit longer. Listen to find out what it is!
Greetings, friends! The English language has plenty of words for the act of complaining: gripe, grizzle, fuss, bellyache, grouse, and carp, to name just a few. Today's word offers yet another! Listen to find out what it is!
There's no need to be timid about today's Word of the Day, even if it is a little bashful. We humbly invite you to learn more!
Welcome back, wordies! Today's word means "a person who spends possessions or money extravagantly or wastefully" or "a spendthrift." Think you know what it is? The answer might surprise you!
Welcome back! Today's word is full of twists and turns, and can be applied to roundabout routes of travel, geographic features, or convoluted logic or expression. Give a listen to straighten it all out.
Greetings, wordies! Today's word means "funds, especially of a government or corporation," and it is related to the word coffin. Any idea what it is? Listen to find out!
We are not keeping quiet about today's Word of the Day, even though the word means "reluctant to join in conversation." Do you know what it is?
We're hoping this Word of the Day will give you a leg up! It's a verb that means "to climb with effort or difficulty." Do you know what it is?
Greetings, word aficionados. Today we're putting the fun in fungible. Do you know how to use this adjective? Listen to find out!
Today's word is a wonder to behold! It's a plural noun meaning "marvels" or "miracles." Listen to find out what it is!
Today's Word of the Day is from the future, when advances in technology result in an acute change in human society. How about that for a Monday? Give it a listen!
Today we will gladly share some word wonderment with you. This antiquated adverb is short on letters, but long on joy. Hit play to find out what it is!
Hello, wordies! Today's Word of the Day is a real changemaker! It's a noun meaning "a person or thing that precipitates an event or change." Do you know what it is?
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but today's word is worth at least a few pictures. Hit play to get the whole picture!
Here's one we firmly believe you will enjoy: this versatile adjective means "utterly unyielding or firm in attitude or opinion." But that's not all: it can also mean "too hard to cut, break, or pierce" and "like a diamond in luster." Hit play to crack the case!
We hope today's word comes as a welcome respite. It is a noun meaning "a temporary stay." Do you know what it is?
Today's word gives name to that uncanny feeling of having previously experienced something that's actually being encountered for the first time. Hit play to solve the mystery.
Hello, wordies! We're glad you're here, but fair warning: today's Word of the Day is not in the friendliest of moods. Hit play to find out what it is!
Today's Word of the Day is a little-known noun meaning "carefree behavior or light-heartedness." Sounds pretty nice, right? Listen to find out what it is.
We won't draw it out: today's Word of the Day means "capable of being molded or shaped." Hit play to find out what it is!
Rise and shine, wordies! Today's word is one we can all relate to—put on your slippers and shuffle on over to Word of the Day.
Welcome back to Word of the Day! Are you experiencing clarity and a sense of calm? Well, we're sorry to break it to you, but today's word describes exactly the opposite.
Hello wordies! Today's Word of the Day is a delightfully expressive term for when things fall apart—do you know what it is?
Looking for a better way to talk about your skillset or expertise? Try out today's Word of the Day.
Greetings, wordies, and happy Fourth of July! While today's Word of the Day is not included in the Declaration, it is foundational to the ideals represented therein. Have a listen.
The Word of they Day for July 3 is a noun, meaning "the voice of the people," or "popular opinion." Press play to start using it!
The Word of the Day for July 2 has many meanings, all of which involve rejecting or refusing something—from the authority or binding force of a law or claim, to the truth of a charge.
Welcome to Word of the Day. The term for July 1 is one we've been hearing a lot lately. Have you used it?
Today is June 30, and today's Word of the Day is out of this world! Ready for take off?
The Word of the Day for June 29 is a noun, meaning "a person who has retired to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion," or, in other words, "a hermit." Step out of your shell and have a listen.
It's Sunday, June 28, and we have a whale of a word for you! Press play to hear today's Word of the Day.
The Word of the Day for June 27 is a noun, and it means "a bend or curve in the shore of a sea or river." Come on this vacation with us and press play!
Welcome back to Word of the Day. The word for June 26 is full of woe. Listen carefully.
The Word of they Day for June 25 is a noun meaning "a word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of another word or phrase, especially in a song or poem." Do you know this word?
Hello, wordies! It's June 24, and today we explore a word steeped in superstition. Have a listen.
Welcome to Word of the Day! It's June 23 and today's word describes a sort of verbal deflection. Press play!
Summer may have just begun, but we're already thinking about the long lazy days ahead. Listen to the Word of the Day for June 22 and relate to the feeling.
Today is June 21, Father's Day, and our Word of the Day is an adjective that means "related or akin through males or on the father's side." Fitting right?
Welcome back, wordies! Let's put our heads together and talk about the Word of the Day for June 20.
The Word of the Day for June 19, also known as Juneteenth, is a term that means "a critical point at which a major or decisive change takes place." Listen to see if you've heard it before.
Welcome back to Word of the Day. The word for June 18 has a buoyant charm. Have a listen.
It's Wednesday, the third to last day of the work week. Why is that important, you ask? Well, of course, it has to do with the Word of the Day for June 17!
Greetings, wordies. The Word of the Day for June 16 is a bit of a chore, but we will get through it together.
It's June 15 and, if we do say so ourselves, the Word of the Day is quite remarkable! Press play!
The Word of the Day for June 14 is all about lending a helping hand. Listen to learn about this noun that means "one who is compassionate and helpful to a person in distress."
Greetings wordies! Summer’s almost here. So the Word of the Day for June 13 is thinking ahead and highlighting a term that may help you talk about those familiar sounds of the season.
Welcome back to Word of the Day. The word for June 12 is the best thing since sliced bread—or least a good descriptor for those who enjoy a slice.
These days, many of our gatherings are looking a little different than they would have a year ago. But the Word of the Day for June 11 is useful for whatever form your socializing takes.
The Word of the Day for June 10 is a noun that means "dishonorable proceedings" or "mean dishonesty or trickery." Have a listen.
Follow your nose to the Word of the Day for June 9; it is an adjective, meaning "relating to the sense of smell."
Welcome back to Word of the Day. The word for June 8 may be a bit of a jawbreaker so listen at your own risk.
The Word of the Day for June 7 alludes to King Croesus who was the last king of the fabulously wealthy kingdom called Lydia that occupied much of modern western Turkey. Have a listen!
Hello again, word connoisseurs. It's June 6, and we promise we didn't just throw together today's Word of the Day.
The Word of the Day for June 5 is a fairly recent coinage, and gets more use in British English than American English. Have you heard it before?
It's June 4, but more importantly, it's National Cheese Day. Appropriately, today's Word of the Day is ...
The Word of the Day for June 3 is a verb that means "to look or stare with sullen dislike, discontent, or anger." Have a listen.
Welcome back to Word of the Day. The word for June 2 is an offering straight from Latin. Press play to learn about it!
The Word of the Day for June 1 will put you in high spirits, or so we hope. Have a listen.
Dictionary.com's Word of the Day for May 31 is an adjective with a lot of feeling. Don't get too choked up listening to this one.
The Word of the Day for May 29 is an adjective meaning "excessively smooth, suave, or smug." Listen to learn what it is.
The Word of the Day for May 27 is one that—if you have encountered it at all—you are more likely to have seen it while reading rather than in conversation. Press play to hear what it is!
Welcome back, wordies. We're turning to the heavens for this Word of the Day for May 26, 2020.
On this Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, our Word of the Day means "to express respect or praise for or to honor.” Have a listen to learn more about this word.
It’s May 24, and for the foodies among us, it's National Escargot Day, which makes it an opportune time to highlight today's Word of the Day. Take a listen.
Welcome back and happy International Jazz Day. The result of the Word of the Day for May 23 is a sort of off-kilter, surprising rhythm—one of the hallmarks of jazz. Do you know what the word is?
It's May 22, and depending on how hungry you are, today's Word of the Day might sound like an invitation to dinner. Press play to hear the call.
Hello again, wordies, and welcome back to Word of the Day. The word for May 21 is all about persuasion.
Isn't it nice when you find one word that can take the place of several? That's the beauty of the Word of the Day for May 20.
Welcome back to Word of the Day. If money talks, then it's likely familiar with the word for May 19.
The Word of the Day for May 18 is a noun, and it means "well-being, prosperity, or happiness." Listen to learn what it is.
The Word of the Day for May 17 gives the expression "I woke up like this" a new meaning. Listen to hear how.
Proceed with caution: the Word of the Day for May 16 is not for the careless. Listen to learn how.
The Word of the Day for May 15 is a noun, and it means "confusion; turmoil; jumble." Listen to see if you already knew this word!
Are you looking to breathe new life into your vocabulary? Then look no further. The Word of the Day for May 14 will do the trick.
Well, the Word of the Day for May 13 is full of it. Have a listen to see if you've ever used this word.
Hello, word enthusiasts! The Word of the Day for May 12 is uncommon, but useful—you may want to snatch it up into your vocabulary.
Welcome back to Word of the Day. If you're getting a very early start this morning, or if you're listening to this as your day winds down, the word for May 11 might help you describe your setting.
It's May 10, but more importantly, it's Mother's Day. That's why Dictionary.com's Word of the Day is ...
The Word of the Day for May 9 rolls in like a fresh breeze; it means "of or caused by the wind; wind-blown." Listen for a breath of fresh air.
Personal space—let's say about 6 feet worth—is a hot topic these days. So it's a perfect time to get up close and personal with the Word of the Day for May 7.
The Word of the Day for May 6 is a noun, and it means "something that gives comfort, consolation, or relief." We all need this word right now. Have a listen.
Welcome back to Word of the Day. Today we ask an important question. Listen and tell us your answer!
Greetings, from a galaxy far, far away. Happy Star Wars Day and May the Fourth Be With You. Can you guess what our Word of the Day for May 4 is?
The Word of the Day for May 3 names the place many of us have been spending quite a bit of time lately. Listen to learn this useful word.
You may want to sit down for this one. That is, unless you already are. Have a listen to the Word of the Day for May 2.
Welcome back to Word of the Day. It's May 1, also known as May Day, so it seems a perfect time to take a closer look at this word. Listen to hear what it is.
Well, April comes to a close today, and it's been an unusual month to say the least. But it’s been a month that has given us special appreciation for today's Word of the Day. Have a listen.
The Word of the Day for April 29 was submitted by one of our readers as part of the first ever Word of the Day Giveaway Sweepstakes. Would you have picked this word?
The Word of the Day for April 27 has a whiff of pretense or deception. Listen to see how to incorporate it into your vocabulary.
Ever so suddenly, it's April 26! And today's Word of the Day explains that feeling perfectly.
There is no substitute for Dictionary.com's Word of the Day. But if there were, this word for April 25 might come in handy.
The Word of the Day for April 24 is a noun, and it means: "the scientific study of trees and their environment." Branch out and add this term to your vocabulary.
It's April 23rd, also known as Shakespeare Day. Sometimes known as Talk Like Shakespeare Day. To that end, our Word of the Day is Shakespeare-themed, of course.
Happy Earth Day! In celebration, listen to our Word of the Day for April 22. It's an important one!
The Word of the Day for April 21 is a noun, meaning "a small lie; a fib." In modern terminology, we might call this a "white lie." Have you used this one before?
The Word of the Day for April 20 is a noun, meaning "winding, roundabout paths or ways." With a definition like that, you know it's one you'll want to add to your vocabulary.
We encounter the Word of the Day for April 19 most often in the context of visual art, but it is also applied to the trappings or representations of pop culture much more broadly. Have you seen this word before?
The Word of the Day for April 18 has a slight onomatopoeic ring to it. Listen to hear this fun-to-say word and learn how to incorporate it into your vocabulary.
Brevity is the soul of wit, so we'll keep this short: the Word of the Day for April 17 is one you're going to want to learn.
The Word of they Day for April 16 means "an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties." Sounds pretty great, right? Listen to find out what this word is.
Do you enjoy the feeling that arises when everything is in its proper place? Then you may appreciate the Word of the Day for April 15.
You're not likely to find the Word of the Day for April 14 in current writing; it's simply not used very much these days. Furthermore, its origin is a mystery. Do you know what it is?
Pssst, come a little closer, we've got a scoop for you: the Word of the Day for April 13. Have you heard this one before?
The Word of the Day for April 12 is particularly fun to say. Have you heard any more nicknames for this popular spring flower?
Did you know that today, April 11, is National Pet Day? To celebrate, we're highlighting a word we know our furry friends would approve of.
The Word of the Day for Friday, April 10, is one that has special significance right now. And we're using our Word of the Day to show that we here at Dictionary.com would like to say thank you.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought new attention to the Word of the Day for April 9, as this global event has, in some cases, brought "business as usual" to a halt. Listen to see if you have heard this term on the news.
The Word of the Day for April 8 is something you've undoubtedly seen, even if you don't know what it's called. Listen to see if you know it!
Remember to look up at the night sky tonight to put the Word of the Day for April 7 into perspective.
The Word of the Day for April 6 was coined by the celebrated author Lewis Carroll; it is the name of a nonsense poem in his novel Through the Looking Glass. Do you have a guess?
The Word of the Day for April 5 may have an old-fashioned, literary ring to it, but it is actually still a useful word across a variety of genres and writing styles. Listen to hear what it is!
The Word of the Day for April 4 deserves your full attention. Press play and listen closely to learn more about this unique word.
Today we're getting personal ... with Dictionary.com's Word of the Day for Friday April 3 that is. Listen to see how.
It's April 2, and today's Word of the Day is all about perception. Press play to learn about this interesting term.
Believe it or not, we've reached April 1. And Dictionary.com's Word of the Day is no joke today ... or any day.
Watch out, the Word of the Day for March 31st may cause you to smile. Listen to add this happy word to your vocabulary.
This Sunday, we hope you are feeling comfortable and relaxed. In other words, the opposite of the Word of the Day for March 29.
It's March 28 and the Word of the Day is an adjective, meaning "accustomed." Are you accustomed to listening to our daily podcast yet?
The Word of the Day for March 27 is a noun, meaning "superficial knowledge." Needless to say ... it's a pretty relevant word for present day.
The Word of the Day for March 26 may be one you know from fairy tales. But do you know its other meanings?
The word for March 25 gives name to an expression that you've probably seen many times before. Maybe you've even made it yourself.
The Word of the Day for March 24th has been a long time coming. Press play to find out if you know it!
The Word of the Day for March 23 is a good one to carry with you, as it will likely come in handy. Listen to add it to your vocabulary arsenal.
Hello again! We're so glad you remembered to tune in to Dictionary.com's Word of the Day podcast. The word for March 22 may continue to jog your memory.
The Word of the Day for March 21 describes both a chemical compound and flat, dull, or trite remarks. Do you have a guess as to what it is?
By any chance, have you been cooped up at home for a few days? If so, Dictionary.com's Word of the Day for March 20 may come in useful!
Listen to Dictionary.com's Word of the Day for March 19th to help you spring into the new season.
Whoa—we've caught a big one today! A big Word of the Day that is. Listen to learn more!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Dictionary.com's Word of the Day for March 17 is dressed for the occasion.
As fun as today's Word of the Day is to say, it's definition is quite confusing—literally! Listen to hear why.
Happy Pi Day! That's pi spelled P, I, as in the mathematical ratio, commonly written as 3.14 … but that’s not our Word of the Day—keep listening!
It's Friday the 13th, but don't worry, there's nothing to fear here. Well, except for today's Word of the Day.
Today's Word of the Day can be a positive thing, like a polite gesture or courtesy, or it can be negative, like a trivial formality that gets in the way. Listen to hear more about how to use this word in different situations.
This isn't our first Word of the Day term from Scots ... but it is a juicy one. Listen to try to add this word to your vocabulary!
For all its hard work, today's Word of the Day is soft at the core, etymologically speaking. Listen to hear how.
Today's Word of the Day is full of light. Bask in all its glory by pressing play to hear the story!
Happy International Women's Day! To mark the occasion, our Word of the Day for March 8th was selected by: Girl Scouts.
This Saturday, March 7th, we're talking about Dictionary.com's new Word of the Day. Have you used this one lately?
Today's Dictionary.com Word of the Day can sometimes be confused with a similar-sounding word.
Do you know the difference between these two commonly mixed-up terms?
Dictionary.com's Word of the Day for March 5 is all about urges. So, go ahead, give in to your irresistible urge to learn more and press play!
Assuming you're not sick of our podcast yet, listen to learn more about today's Word of the Day by Dictionary.com.
Welcome back to Dictionary.com's Word of the Day. Today's word has a legal (and loyal) past. If you elect to learn more, press play!
Today's Word of the Day was selected by an organization you may have heard of: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. That’s NASA, folks … yup, NASA!
If you’re a Word of the Day habitué, we have something new for you today: Our first episode of Dictionary.com's Word of the Day podcast!
Despite its French-sounding pronunciation, you may actually know the meaning of our Word of the Day for March 1, 2020 ... even if you haven't heard it before.
Preview our Word of the Day podcast, scheduled to launch daily on March 1, 2020. You'll be a wordie in no time, we know it.