Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast

Word of the Day: July 18, 2021

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Look out below! Today’s word is perfect for when there’s nowhere to look but down … on other people. It is an adjective that means “condescend...

Word of the Day: July 17, 2021

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will have you singing its praises. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a formal expression of high praise.” Can you guess it?...

Word of the Day: July 16, 2021

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now, who’s ready for a pile of utter pish-posh? The Word of the Day is an informal noun that means “nonsense,” and it’s a mild alternative to ...

Word of the Day: July 15, 2021

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Breathe a sigh of relief because today’s word has not a care in the world! It's an adjective that means “free from concern, worry, or anxiety,” ...

Word of the Day: July 14, 2021

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word has a certain “I don’t know what,” if you know what I mean. Just in time for Bastille Day, we present a noun that means “a Fren...

Word of the Day: July 13, 2021

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word has to do with spirit, but don’t worry—not the haunting kind! It's a noun that means “the spirit of the time” or “the general...

Word of the Day: July 12, 2021

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever made a wish, but lacked the drive to make it real? Today's word is a noun that means “a mere wish, unaccompanied by an effort to obtain it.” ...

Word of the Day: July 11, 2021

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ll want to pay close attention to today’s daft descriptor! The Word of the Day is an informal British English adjective that means “lacking ...

Word of the Day: July 10, 2021

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s take a deep plunge into today’s word, which comes to us from the Maritime provinces of Canada. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a...

Word of the Day: July 9, 2021

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bust out your microscopes, word mavens, because this word is mind-bogglingly tiny. It's an adjective that means “immeasurably small” or “less th...

Word of the Day: July 8, 2021

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come one, come all, and listen closely to the farraginous nature of today’s word! It's a noun that means “a miscellaneous collection.” Not sure ...

Word of the Day: July 7, 2021

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings, all you lexical luminaries! Today’s word is bound to have you dreaming of new ways to express yourself. The Word of the Day is a rare, ar...

Word of the Day: July 6, 2021

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word, from the rolling hills of Scotland, will have you flailing about in excitement! The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to wave ab...

Word of the Day: July 5, 2021

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is all about getting to the bottom of things. The Word of the Day is an adverb that means “at bottom or to the bottom,” “in reali...

Word of the Day: July 4, 2021

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

O say, can you see just how anthemic today’s word is? The Word of the Day is a verb that means “to decorate with any small, bright drops, objects,...

Word of the Day: July 3, 2021

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word puts on a dizzying show. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a rotating and radiating firework.” Have you seen one? Do you kn...

Word of the Day: July 2, 2021

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We reckon that today’s word will put a swing in your step, or maybe in your speech. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “rhythmic swing or ca...

Word of the Day: July 1, 2021

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is unwavering in its usefulness. Today we’re highlighting the adjective sense of the word, which means “firm, steadfast, or uncompr...

Word of the Day: June 30, 2021

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word could make you run a bit late if you’re not careful. It is a noun that means “lateness” or “delay.” Do you know what it is? D...

Word of the Day: June 29, 2021

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holy moly—today’s word really deserves your respect! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “extremely sacred or inviolable.” Can you ...

Word of the Day: June 28, 2021

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keep your eyes peeled because today’s word will show you the world—shining, shimmering, and splendid! It's a noun that means “a building, or arc...

Word of the Day: June 27, 2021

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word means we’re in for a rollicking good time. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a boisterous party or celebration.” Do you k...

Word of the Day: June 26, 2021

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in closely, logophiles, because words as useful as today’s are few and far between. It's a noun that means “smallness of quantity” or “...

Word of the Day: June 25, 2021

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have to start somewhere when expanding our vocabulary, and today’s word is a great jumping-off point. The word of the day is a noun that mean...

Word of the Day: June 24, 2021

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take special care around this word, or it’ll throw you off track in the blink of an eye. Two words form this noun that means “something said or wr...

Word of the Day: June 23, 2021

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keep your wits about you, wordies, because today’s word isn’t exactly the friendliest. It's an adjective that means “unfriendly” or “hostile...

Word of the Day: June 22, 2021

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s pretty tough not to get all mixed up with a word like this. The word of the day is an adjective that means “heterogeneous” or “mixed.” ...

Word of the Day: June 21, 2021

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summer has arrived so let’s bask in the glow of today’s seasonal word. It is a verb that means “to spend the summer, as at a specific place or i...

Word of the Day: June 20, 2021

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Father’s Day—let’s delve into a word for which there’s nothing better. The Word of the Day is a noun and adjective—today we’re highl...

Word of the Day: June 19, 2021

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re rolling out the red carpet for today’s eye-catching term. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “a brilliant scarlet red.” Can you gu...

Word of the Day: June 18, 2021

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we turn our attention to British English for a descriptor that can’t help but delight. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “fine”...

Word of the Day: June 17, 2021

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will have you saying “I do” to a dazzling vocabulary. It's a noun that means “a song or poem written to celebrate a marriage.” ...

Word of the Day: June 16, 2021

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ahoy, word voyagers—today’s word is far greater than the sum of its many small parts! Originally sailors' slang, the word is a plural noun that me...

Word of the Day: June 15, 2021

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready, wordies, today’s word will make you want to shimmie, swing, and sway your way through the day! It's an adjective that means “pertaining...

Word of the Day: June 14, 2021

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What’s today’s word? The answer is blowing in the wind. The word of the day is a verb that means “to swell out or puff up, as by the action of w...

Word of the Day: June 13, 2021

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gee whillikers, wordies, today’s word just might leave you hearing the sound of violins! It is an interjection that is used to express impatience, d...

Word of the Day: June 12, 2021

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fair warning, today’s word may just have you bursting with excitement! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “bursting apart” or “bur...

Word of the Day: June 11, 2021

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will conjure up images of thieves and vagabonds. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of, relating to, or resembling rogue...

Word of the Day: June 10, 2021

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is an easy one to untangle, despite its meaning! It is a noun that means “entanglement” or “confusion.” Can you guess what it i...

Word of the Day: June 9, 2021

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you’re not familiar with this word, it may become a favorite! It's a noun that means “a tendency to think favorably of something in partic...

Word of the Day: June 8, 2021

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word should leave you unstressed. It is a noun that means “the mid-central, neutral vowel sound typically occurring in unstressed syllable...

Word of the Day: June 7, 2021

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a dose of practicality to ground you as you start your week. The word of the day is an adjective that means “serving utilitarian purposes o...

Word of the Day: June 6, 2021

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word covers a lot of ground—and water, too. We’re highlighting a very specific adjectival meaning of this word: “of or relating to mil...

Word of the Day: June 5, 2021

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is quite the hodgepodge. It is a noun that means “a jumbled cluster or mass of varied parts.” Can you put it all together and guess...

Word of the Day: June 4, 2021

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Word connoisseurs, do you ever feel like the meanings of these wonderful words just dissolve into the ether? Well, we’ve got the perfect word for th...

Word of the Day: June 3, 2021

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is for those of you with a day full of frustrations. It's a verb that means “to render absurdly or wholly futile or ineffectual, especi...

Word of the Day: June 2, 2021

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is an adjective that means “taking place, coming together, or published once every seven days” or, put more simply, “weekly.” Can...

Word of the Day: June 1, 2021

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is layered with intrigue. It is a verb that means “to diversify by adding or interjecting something unique, striking, or contrasting....

Word of the Day: May 31, 2021

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word may jog your memory! It's a noun that means “a reminder, memento” or “souvenir.” Do you know it? Get a refresher by listening n...

Word of the Day: May 30, 2021

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will surely pique your interest! The Word of the Day is a noun that means “the highest point” or “summit; peak.” Do you know it...

Word of the Day: May 29, 2021

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonjour, word enthusiasts! Today’s word is technically three words that form a noun meaning “the most noteworthy or prized feature, aspect, event,...

Word of the Day: May 28, 2021

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is for the birds. Or maybe from the birds is more like it. It's a verb that means “to frolic” or “to sport.” Can you guess what...

Word of the Day: May 27, 2021

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This Word of the Day imagines itself as the main attraction of every podcast—but today it’s in luck! It's a noun that means “an exaggerated, esp...

Word of the Day: May 26, 2021

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is a little rare, but maybe you’ve heard it somewhere before. It's an old-fashioned adverb meaning “it may be; maybe,” or “poss...

Word of the Day: May 25, 2021

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will talk your ear off if you let it. The word is a noun that means “profuse and idle talk” or “chatter.” Do you know it? Tap p...

Word of the Day: May 24, 2021

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is fast approaching, so let’s dive right into today’s word. The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of or relating to a lake.” ...

Word of the Day: May 23, 2021

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for a verbal palate cleanser? Today’s Word of the Day is an adjective that means “a paste, powder, liquid, or other preparation for ...

Word of the Day: May 22, 2021

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word isn’t cut from quite the same cloth as all the others. It's an adjective that means “of or relating to clothing or style or manner ...

Word of the Day: May 21, 2021

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is a powerful force to be reckoned with. The word is an adjective that means “invested with or possessing full power.” Do you know ...

Word of the Day: May 20, 2021

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is truly one of a kind. It’s two words, actually, that form a noun that means “a word or phrase that appears only once in a manuscr...

Word of the Day: May 19, 2021

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is, at heart, about a journey to the final frontier. It's a noun that means “a very challenging and innovative project or undertaking...

Word of the Day: May 18, 2021

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Word of the Day is ready to shake things up. The word is a verb that means “to vibrate violently.” Do you know what it is? Tap play to f...

Word of the Day: May 17, 2021

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word makes a lot of "cents"! The Word of the Day is an adjective that means “of or relating to money.” Can you guess it? Listen now to s...

Word of the Day: May 16, 2021

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ll be ducking into alleyways to avoid today’s word! It is a noun meaning “a persistently dull, boring pest.” We won't pester you about thi...

Word of the Day: May 15, 2021

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up, wordies, because today’s word is an adventure unto itself. The Word of the Day is a noun that means “daring deeds” or “heroic darin...

Word of the Day: May 14, 2021

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever wanted to add a pinch of humor to your compliments, today’s word should come in handy. The Word of the Day is an adjective, often u...

Word of the Day: May 13, 2021

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is a perfect fit for standing invitations and open-ended plans. It is actually two words that function as an adverb meaning “without ...

Word of the Day: May 12, 2021

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word may mean “a waste of time,” but learning to use it in everyday conversation is anything but. This noun also means “a wasteful and...

Word of the Day: May 11, 2021

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wherever we go in the world—or even in the universe—today’s word will always find us. It's a noun that means “the property of having a definit...

Word of the Day: May 10, 2021

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is one that asks us to put our money where our mouth is. It is a noun that means “the market condition that exists when there are few...

Word of the Day: May 9, 2021

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Mother’s Day, word mavens! Fittingly, today’s word refers to those among us whom no one else can come close to matching. It's a noun that me...

Word of the Day: May 8, 2021

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The skies are blue today when it comes to enriching your vocabulary, even though today’s word prefers things overcast. The Word of the Day is a verb...

Word of the Day: May 7, 2021

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re feeling a bit burned out, today’s word is for you. It is an adjective that means “without interest, vigor, or determination” or “l...

Word of the Day: May 6, 2021

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word merits a mwah-ha-ha! The word is a verb meaning “to contrive or plot, especially artfully or with evil purpose.” Do you know what i...

Word of the Day: May 5, 2021

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being dealt a lousy rack of letter tiles is small potatoes compared to today’s word! It's an adjective that means “providing or yielding meagerly ...

Word of the Day: May 4, 2021

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is from the Lowlands of Scotland, and has a knack for throwing people off course. It is an adjective that means “contrary,” “peev...

Word of the Day: May 3, 2021

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word can’t be rattled. It's a noun that means “mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain.” No nee...

Word of the Day: May 2, 2021

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word stands alone, but still gives us plenty to think about. The word is a noun that means “a short, pithy, instructive saying” or “a ...

Word of the Day: May 1, 2021

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy May Day, wordies! Today’s word wafted in on the fragrant breezes of this floral season! The word is an adjective that means “producing or be...

Word of the Day: April 30, 2021

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will really help you “branch out” into new lexical territory. The word is an adjective that means “of or relating to trees” or ...

Word of the Day: April 29, 2021

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is dedicated to all the schoolteachers and parents who work hard to keep their classrooms and homes in order. The Word of the Day is an...

Word of the Day: April 28, 2021

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word may remind you of a messy breakup. The word is a verb meaning “to break, tear, or cut into fragments” or “to shred.” What could...

Word of the Day: April 27, 2021

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word shows how not everything that glitters is gold. It's a plural noun that means “items that resemble money but are not intended to circ...

Word of the Day: April 26, 2021

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is designed to satisfy the stickler in all of us—whether we like it or not! It's a noun that means “adherence to or persistence in ...

Word of the Day: April 25, 2021

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word wins the prize for its supporting role in almost every category of film! The word is an adjective that means, “of or involving motion...

Word of the Day: April 24, 2021

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If getting lost in the stacks at a library sounds to you like a day well spent, you might want to take note of today’s word: a noun that means “a ...

Word of the Day: April 23, 2021

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word, in honor of Shakespeare's birthday, may be a rarity, but it has a uniquely worldwide appeal. It is an adjective that means “universal ...

Word of the Day: April 22, 2021

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Earth Day, wordies! Today’s word is a noun that means “the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, a...

Word of the Day: April 21, 2021

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate National Poetry Month, we are bringing you a mountain of a word. Today’s word is an adjective that means “pertaining to poetry.” Th...

Word of the Day: April 20, 2021

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will whet your appetite! It is an adverb that means “out-of-doors” or “in the open air” and is often used in reference to dinin...

Word of the Day: April 19, 2021

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word may mean “worthless,” but its usefulness suggests otherwise. Show your wordie worth by guessing this adjective! Then listen in to c...

Word of the Day: April 18, 2021

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will put up with a lot, but we won’t make it (or you) wait any longer. It's a noun, and it means “patient endurance of hardship, in...

Word of the Day: April 17, 2021

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is attractive at first glance, but we should look beyond the surface! It's an adjective that means “apparently good or right though l...

Word of the Day: April 16, 2021

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to stretch your vocabulary with a word that will definitely come in useful. The word is a noun that means “the act of stretching oneself...

Word of the Day: April 15, 2021

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is a fearsome noun of monstrous proportions. The modern meaning of the word is: “a persistent or many-sided problem that presents new...

Word of the Day: April 14, 2021

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We don’t mean to make a mountain out of a molehill, but today’s word is quite fu-fu-fun to say. It's a noun that means “a great fuss or disturba...

Word of the Day: April 13, 2021

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word outshines the competition! The word is a noun that means “the brightest star in a constellation.” Can you guess it? Tap play for mo...

Word of the Day: April 12, 2021

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is ready for its close-up! It is a noun meaning “nearness in place” or “proximity.” What is it? Are you getting close? Listen n...

Word of the Day: April 11, 2021

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re putting out some lexical feelers for a little-known term that gives name to a very familiar item: a noun, meaning “one of the stiff, b...

Word of the Day: April 10, 2021

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is going along with the popular interpretation of things—for now. It's an adjective that means “commonly regarded as such” or “...