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The huge Amazon Alexa hit Word of the Day is now available as a podcast! Word of the Day teaches you a useful word, its definition, etymology, and gives you examples of how to use it in a sentence. A new word each and every day! Perfect for those looking to expand their vocabulary, learning English and looking for a boost and anyone who loves words.
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Culinary Word of the Day is hosted by chef and author Jenn de la Vega. Subscribe to short, educational weekly dispatches to expand your vocabulary of the comestible across agriculture, technology, cooking techniques, food trends, and international cuisine. Esculentè is a behind-the-scenes conversation podcast hosted by Jenn de la Vega and research producer Alicia Book. For every three culinary words, Jenn and Alicia discuss material from the cutting room floor in a series of bonus episodes. ...
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Welcome to Tony Sam's Word of the Day Podcast! You may think you know what words mean, but YOU DON'T! Lucky for you, Tony Sam DOES. Tony Sam graduated magna cum laude from the Harvard School of Law and has been fascinated with the evolution of the English language as far back as he can remember. Currently serving as a Judge in the 23rd Circuit Court of Illinois, he finds time to learn more about words whenever he’s not walking his prized Labrador, Marshall. His other accolades include gradua ...
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Helot is a noun that refers to a serf or a servant. Ancient Greek Region of Helos was known for the subjugation of its people. Soon, our word of the day became a synonym of slave or servant. Here’s an example of it in use: Chris may be known for treating his assistant like a helot, but I will say this for him: his assistant Jimmy may not have had m…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 8, 2023 is: etiquette • \ET-ih-kut\ • noun Etiquette refers to the rules of proper and polite behavior that are expected in social or official life. // Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette. See the entry > Examples: “Keeping manners top of mind makes a difference when …
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Capuan is an adjective that means luxurious. Our word of the day is a toponym, meaning it is a word that takes its origin from a place. In this instance, the place was an ancient Italian city named Capua which was known as a place of great opulence and luxury. Capuan emigrated from this city and arrived in the English language in the 16th century. …
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 7, 2023 is: blandishment • \BLAN-dish-munt\ • noun A blandishment is something said or done in order to coax or persuade an individual or group to do something. The word is usually used in its plural form, blandishments. // It's important that the mayor not be swayed by bribes and blandishments; decisions …
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Aliquot is a noun that refers to a portion of a larger whole, especially a sample taken for analysis. Our word of the day has its origin in the Latin words alus (AH loose) meaning ‘one of two’ and quot (KO) meaning ‘how many.’ Often used in science, aliqot has been a part of the English language since the late 16th century. Example: After examining…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 6, 2023 is: trenchant • \TREN-chunt\ • adjective Trenchant is a formal word that is usually used to describe communication that is notably strong, clear, and perceptive, or in other words, “sharp.” // The author’s trenchant wit was very evident in the critique she wrote of the much-acclaimed film. // Trenc…
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Solemnize is a verb that means to mark with a ceremony. The Latin word sollsemnis (suh LEM nis) means ‘customary.’ From this we get a word that refers to rituals performed at ceremonies. Solemnize has been with us since the Middle English period. Here’s an example of it in use: After twenty years with the company, you’d think upper management would…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 5, 2023 is: yips • \YIPS\ • noun Yips is a plural noun that refers to a state of nervousness that affects an athlete (such as a golfer) when they're about to make an important move or play. It is almost always used in the phrase "the yips." // Afflicted with a sudden case of the yips, Doug tensed up and pu…
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Kith is a noun that refers to one’s friends and acquaintances. Our word of the day has its origin in an Old English word that means ‘one’s native land.’ The popular phrase ‘kith and kin’ initially referred to one’s country and relatives. More recently it has come to mean ‘one’s friends and family.’ Here’s an example of Kith in use - Don’t get me wr…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 4, 2023 is: concatenate • \kahn-KAT-uh-nayt\ • verb Concatenate is a formal word that means “to link together in a series or chain.” // Most household garbage bags are concatenated on rolls and connected at their perforated edges for easy tearing. See the entry > Examples: “Smell is intimacy made sensate. …
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Saturnalian is an adjective that means marked by unrestrained revelry. Our word of the day comes from Latin and means ‘related to Saturn.’ Saturn was the Roman god known as a source of renewal and liberation. The ancient Roman festival of Saturn was used as a period of merrymaking. Here’s an example of Saturnalian in use: All the Saturnalian regali…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 3, 2023 is: meet-cute • \MEET-kyoot\ • noun Meet-cute is a term that refers to a cute, charming, or amusing first encounter between romantic partners. A meet-cute can be such an encounter as shown in a movie or television show, or one that happens in real life. // The elderly couple loved sharing the story…
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Neurodiverse is an adjective that means displaying atypical neurological behavior. A recent addition to the English language, our word of the day has been around since earlier this century when scientists were developing a deeper understanding of what made some people think and act differently than others. The scientists involved in this area are c…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 2, 2023 is: obstinate • \AHB-stuh-nut\ • adjective Obstinate at its most basic means "stubborn." It describes people who refuse to change their behavior or ideas in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion, and it describes things that are not easily fixed, removed, or dealt with. // The project that had …
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Foundress is a noun that refers to a female founder. It is also a noun that refers to a female leader of a colony. The root word of foundress is founder, which is from Old English and refers to ‘the originator of something.’ The suffix R-E-S-S indicates that we’re talking about a woman. This is true in both definitions of the word. Here’s an exampl…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 1, 2023 is: gist • \JIST\ • noun Gist, which almost always appears in the phrase “the gist,” refers to the general or basic meaning of something written or said—in other words, its essence. // I didn’t catch every word, but I heard enough to get the gist of the conversation. See the entry > Examples: “Than…
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Recuse is a verb that means to remove oneself from participation to avoid a conflict of interest. The Latin word recurare (ray coo SAR ay) means ‘to reject.’ Often used in a legal context, our word of the day has been with us since the early 19th century. Example: A Juror was asked to recuse himself because it was felt that he couldn’t objectively …
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 31, 2023 is: enthrall • \in-THRAWL\ • verb Enthrall means “to hold the attention of someone by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful,” or in other words, “to charm.” It is often used in its past participle form, as in “I was enthralled by the beauty of the landscape.” // A captivating take on the h…
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Introrse is an adjective that means turned inward. Our word of the day takes its meaning and basic spelling from the Latin word inrorses (in TROR sus). Here’s an example: The first step in getting our basketball team to play better was to have all the players introrse. It’s a lot easier to communicate when everybody can actually see each other.…
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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 30, 2023 is: nemesis • \NEM-uh-siss\ • noun A nemesis is a formidable foe—an opponent or enemy who is very difficult to defeat. As a proper noun, Nemesis refers to the Greek goddess of vengeance. // She will be playing against her old nemesis for the championship. See the entry > Examples: "2020’s original …
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