Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast

Word of the Day: October 27, 2021

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “extrem...

Word of the Day: October 26, 2021

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Word of the Day: October 25, 2021

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: October 24, 2021

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “sleigh...

Word of the Day: October 23, 2021

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Word of the Day: October 22, 2021

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 temp...

Word of the Day: October 21, 2021

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: October 20, 2021

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: October 19, 2021

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 hea...

Word of the Day: October 18, 2021

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: October 17, 2021

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 snak...

Word of the Day: October 16, 2021

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Word of the Day: October 15, 2021

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: October 14, 2021

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Word of the Day: October 13, 2021

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: October 12, 2021

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: October 11, 2021

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 inte...

Word of the Day: October 10, 2021

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Word of the Day: October 9, 2021

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ope...

Word of the Day: October 8, 2021

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: October 7, 2021

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: October 6, 2021

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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? ...

Word of the Day: October 5, 2021

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 impla...

Word of the Day: October 4, 2021

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 comprehen...

Word of the Day: October 3, 2021

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Word of the Day: October 2, 2021

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: October 1, 2021

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

Word of the Day: September 30, 2021

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 adjecti...

Word of the Day: September 29, 2021

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Word of the Day: September 28, 2021

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: September 27, 2021

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Word of the Day: September 26, 2021

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: September 25, 2021

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 strict...

Word of the Day: September 24, 2021

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 is...

Word of the Day: September 23, 2021

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Word of the Day: September 22, 2021

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: September 21, 2021

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: September 20, 2021

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “disp...

Word of the Day: September 19, 2021

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mea...

Word of the Day: September 18, 2021

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Word of the Day: September 17, 2021

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “cylin...

Word of the Day: September 16, 2021

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: September 15, 2021

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 sorr...

Word of the Day: September 14, 2021

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Word of the Day: September 13, 2021

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Word of the Day: September 12, 2021

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ca...

Word of the Day: September 11, 2021

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 E...

Word of the Day: September 10, 2021

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Word of the Day: September 9, 2021

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: September 8, 2021

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 emotio...

Word of the Day: September 7, 2021

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 wor...

Word of the Day: September 6, 2021

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tire...

Word of the Day: September 5, 2021

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, logophiles, and today’s word is all about just that. The word of the day is a noun that means “a parti...

Word of the Day: September 4, 2021

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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,” “...

Word of the Day: September 3, 2021

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: September 2, 2021

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: August 31, 2021

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Word of the Day: August 30, 2021

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 reme...

Word of the Day: August 29, 2021

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: August 28, 2021

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 design...

Word of the Day: August 27, 2021

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: August 26, 2021

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 bea...

Word of the Day: August 25, 2021

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: August 24, 2021

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 esta...

Word of the Day: August 23, 2021

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: August 22, 2021

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

Word of the Day: August 21, 2021

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you perfectionistic, wordophiles? Today’s word will likely leave you striving for excellence. It's a noun of Ancient Greek origin that means “...

Word of the Day: August 20, 2021

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

Word of the Day: August 19, 2021

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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? Fo...

Word of the Day: August 18, 2021

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 hurr...

Word of the Day: August 17, 2021

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “...

Word of the Day: August 16, 2021

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 refe...

Word of the Day: August 15, 2021

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: August 14, 2021

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

Word of the Day: August 13, 2021

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 unsk...

Word of the Day: August 12, 2021

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 dow...

Word of the Day: August 11, 2021

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 sl...

Word of the Day: August 10, 2021

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 refer...

Word of the Day: August 9, 2021

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Word of the Day: August 8, 2021

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: August 7, 2021

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: August 6, 2021

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “pe...

Word of the Day: August 5, 2021

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 “co...

Word of the Day: August 4, 2021

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 par...

Word of the Day: August 3, 2021

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 enlig...

Word of the Day: August 2, 2021

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: August 1, 2021

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 dis...

Word of the Day: July 31, 2021

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: July 30, 2021

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 con...

Word of the Day: July 29, 2021

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: July 28, 2021

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: July 27, 2021

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Word of the Day: July 26, 2021

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 "reticenc...

Word of the Day: July 25, 2021

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: July 24, 2021

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: July 23, 2021

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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?&nb...

Word of the Day: July 22, 2021

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Word of the Day: July 21, 2021

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting a little emotional just thinking about today's word—press play to find out why!

Word of the Day: July 20, 2021

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 headp...

Word of the Day: July 19, 2021

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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?