Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast

Word of the Day: February 20, 2022

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: February 19, 2022

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: February 18, 2022

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 kn...

Word of the Day: February 17, 2022

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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? Li...

Word of the Day: February 16, 2022

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is a verb that means “to make frank acknowledgment or affirmation of” or “declare or assert with positiveness.” What is it? Lis...

Word of the Day: February 15, 2022

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: February 14, 2022

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Word of the Day: February 13, 2022

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Word of the Day: February 12, 2022

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ov...

Word of the Day: February 11, 2022

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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? List...

Word of the Day: February 10, 2022

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 personifie...

Word of the Day: February 9, 2022

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ano...

Word of the Day: February 8, 2022

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Word of the Day: February 7, 2022

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: February 6, 2022

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 trans...

Word of the Day: February 5, 2022

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Word of the Day: February 4, 2022

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: February 3, 2022

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: February 2, 2022

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Word of the Day: February 1, 2022

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 disturba...

Word of the Day: January 31, 2022

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: January 30, 2022

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 preven...

Word of the Day: January 29, 2022

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: January 28, 2022

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 cou...

Word of the Day: January 27, 2022

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: January 26, 2022

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: January 25, 2022

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: January 24, 2022

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, for...

Word of the Day: January 23, 2022

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Word of the Day: January 22, 2022

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How are those New Year’s resolutions going, wordies? In case there’s been a stall or delay, today’s <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/wor...

Word of the Day: January 21, 2022

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it describes an unruly child or an obnoxious coworker, today’s word should sound all too familiar. It's an adjective that means “stubbornl...

Word of the Day: January 20, 2022

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Word of the Day: January 19, 2022

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is all about prioritizing pleasure, so take it with a grain of salt. The <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"tar...

Word of the Day: January 18, 2022

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Avast, word mateys! As we take to the sea, today’s word will teach us about the shoreline we’ll leave behind. The <a href="https://www.dictiona...

Word of the Day: January 17, 2022

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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.”...

Word of the Day: January 16, 2022

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ch...

Word of the Day: January 15, 2022

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of your interior design preferences, dear wordies, today’s word will add a hint of purple to your day. The <a href="https://www.dictio...

Word of the Day: January 14, 2022

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. C...

Word of the Day: January 13, 2022

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Day</a> only hovers a fe...

Word of the Day: January 12, 2022

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ca-caw, word watchers! Today’s word will leave you crowing for more. The <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" ...

Word of the Day: January 11, 2022

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is large and in charge. The <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day//"target="_blank" rel="noopener">Word of the Da...

Word of the Day: January 10, 2022

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: January 9, 2022

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: January 8, 2022

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: January 7, 2022

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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.”...

Word of the Day: January 6, 2022

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: January 5, 2022

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Penns...

Word of the Day: January 4, 2022

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: January 3, 2022

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Word of the Day: January 2, 2022

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: January 1, 2022

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 vig...

Word of the Day: December 15, 2021

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: December 14, 2021

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word centers on appreciating our differences. It's a noun that means “the variation and differences in neurological structure and function...

Word of the Day: December 13, 2021

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 va...

Word of the Day: December 12, 2021

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Word of the Day: December 11, 2021

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Word of the Day: December 10, 2021

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 elderl...

Word of the Day: December 9, 2021

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Word of the Day: December 8, 2021

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: December 7, 2021

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Word of the Day: December 6, 2021

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: December 5, 2021

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: December 4, 2021

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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” o...

Word of the Day: December 3, 2021

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: December 2, 2021

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ri...

Word of the Day: December 1, 2021

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 j...

Word of the Day: November 30, 2021

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 concludin...

Word of the Day: November 29, 2021

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 pit...

Word of the Day: November 28, 2021

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, con...

Word of the Day: November 27, 2021

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Word of the Day: November 26, 2021

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 possess...

Word of the Day: November 25, 2021

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: November 24, 2021

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: November 23, 2021

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Word of the Day: November 22, 2021

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

Word of the Day: November 21, 2021

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: November 20, 2021

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: November 19, 2021

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “o...

Word of the Day: November 18, 2021

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: November 17, 2021

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Word of the Day: November 16, 2021

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Word of the Day: November 15, 2021

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: November 14, 2021

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 destitu...

Word of the Day: November 13, 2021

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: November 12, 2021

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: November 11, 2021

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: November 10, 2021

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Word of the Day: November 9, 2021

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: November 8, 2021

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Word of the Day: November 7, 2021

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 shama...

Word of the Day: November 6, 2021

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Word of the Day: November 5, 2021

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 bitte...

Word of the Day: November 4, 2021

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: November 3, 2021

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: November 2, 2021

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: November 1, 2021

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Word of the Day: October 31, 2021

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: October 30, 2021

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mean...

Word of the Day: October 29, 2021

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: October 28, 2021

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...