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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.
 
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. ...
 
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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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 21, 2023 is: fawn • \FAWN\ • verb To fawn over someone is to court their favor by groveling or by flattering the person. Fawn is also sometimes used of dogs to mean “to show affection.” // Still new to celebrity, the musician seemed a bit baffled by those fawning over her during her recent visit to her ho…
 
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Doomscrolling is a verb that means seeking internet updates on bad news. A recent addition to the English language, doomscrolling combines the English word ‘doom,’ meaning a terrible fate and scrolling, the act of moving a computer display screen to view material. I’m no big fan of doomscrolling, but when boredom sets in I can move up and down on a…
 
In this edition, Jenn and Alicia discuss how finishing your dishes can help achieve balance, all kinds of leftover hacks, and a peek at our new mini-series. 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 cutt…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 20, 2023 is: kith • \KITH\ • noun Kith is an old-fashioned term that refers to familiar friends, neighbors, or relatives. It is often used in the phrase “kith and kin,” which means “friends and relatives.” // We love inviting all of our kith and kin to family cookouts on holidays. See the entry > Examples…
 
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A linchpin is a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization. Our word of the day has its origin in the Middle English word ‘lync’ (LINK) which means axle and the word pin. Lynchpin was used to refer to a pin or bolt used to secure an axle in place, preventing the wheel from coming loose. In time, the word came to be used metaphorically t…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 19, 2023 is: tactile • \TAK-tul\ • adjective Tactile describes something related to the sense of touch. It can also be used to describe something that is tangible, that is, perceptible by touch. // With the introduction of haptics to smartphones, receiving a call from a friend became a much more tactile e…
 
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Fitful is an adjective that means sporadic or disrupted. Our word of the day combines the Middle English word fit (meaning ‘appropriate’) with the suffix FUL (meaning ‘full of.’) Here’s an example of it in use: My sleep last week was fitful. I’d have a good night here or a good night there, but overall it was too sporadic for me to feel well-rested…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 18, 2023 is: lacuna • \luh-KOO-nuh\ • noun Lacuna is a formal word that refers to a gap or blank space in something—in other words, a missing part. When used with respect to biology, lacuna also refers to a small cavity, pit, or discontinuity in an anatomical structure. // The absence of hemlock pollen fr…
 
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Exurb is a noun that refers to a district beyond the suburbs. Our word of the day was coined in 1955 by author A.C. Spectorsky in reference to regions that were far beyond the suburbs. The word combines The prefix E-X (meaning ‘out of’) with U-R-B (meaning city). Here’s an example of it in use: Having grown up in an exurb, I wasn’t accustomed to cr…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2023 is: Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.” // The crowd proudly shouted “Erin go bragh” in celebration of their Irish heritage. See the entry > Examples: “This St. Patrick’s Day, I will celebrate alone. ... I will fix a plate of c…
 
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Armipotent is an adjective that means strong in battle. Our word of the day comes from the Latin words ‘arma’ (ARM uh) which means ‘arms’ and potent (POE tent) which means ‘powerful.’ Here’s an example of armipotent in use: The king’s armipotent forces insured that the land would be protected for years to come. Without such a powerful army, the lan…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 16, 2023 is: heterodox • \HET-uh-ruh-dahks\ • adjective A synonym of both unorthodox and unconventional, heterodox describes something, such an idea or belief, that is contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion. Heterodox can also describe a pers…
 
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Naif is a noun that refers to a naive person. Our word of the day comes directly from the French word for ‘naive.’ The word conjures up images of a young, inexperienced person lost in a world too sophisticated for them to understand. When it came to the political world, I was something of a naif for the first few years. I had no idea what kind of i…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 15, 2023 is: nadir • \NAY-deer\ • noun Nadir refers to the lowest or worst point of something. When used in astronomy, nadir describes the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer. // Only once the novel's protagonist reaches her nadir do…
 
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Ressentiment is a noun that refers to a psychological state arising from suppressed feelings of envy and hatred. Our word of the day was first coined by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The term is typically used in a philosophical or psychological context, but here’s an example of it being used in casual speech: The feeling of resentment in…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 14, 2023 is: gallivant • \GAL-uh-vant\ • verb Gallivant means “to go or travel to many different places for pleasure.” // She spent her gap year gallivanting around Europe with her best friend. See the entry > Examples: “Under normal circumstances, most of us can’t drop what we’re doing with zero notice, …
 
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Querulous is an adjective that means complaining in a petulant or whining manner. The Latin word queri (KWERE ee) means complain, and it serves as the origin of our word of the day. Querulous has been with the English language since the late 15th century. Here’s an example of it in use: I’m not a fan of my kids acting in a querulous manner to get w…
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 13, 2023 is: apotheosis • \uh-pah-thee-OH-sis\ • noun Apotheosis means "the perfect form or example of something" or "the highest or best part of something." It can also mean "elevation to divine status; deification." // Some consider (however ironically) french fries to be the apotheosis of U.S. cuisine.…
 
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In medias res is an adjective that means ‘in the midst.’ Our word of the day comes directly from the Latin phrase ‘in the middle of things.’ Here’s an example of it: The day was already chaotic enough, but then in medas res, a fire alarm went off, causing things to get more insane.
 
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 12, 2023 is: divulge • \dih-VULJ\ • verb To divulge something, especially secret or private information, is to make it known. // Rather than divulge our list of potential names to friends and family before our baby’s due date, we prefer our eventual choice to be a surprise. See the entry > Examples: “As a…
 
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