Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast

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Word of the Day: January 1, 2022 Jan 01, 2022

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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 <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> for more!

Word of the Day: December 15, 2021 Dec 15, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 14, 2021 Dec 14, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 13, 2021 Dec 13, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 12, 2021 Dec 12, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 11, 2021 Dec 11, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 10, 2021 Dec 10, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 9, 2021 Dec 09, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 8, 2021 Dec 08, 2021

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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!

Word of the Day: December 7, 2021 Dec 07, 2021

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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!