Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast

Word of the Day: April 9, 2021

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It may be beneficial or in your best interest to incorporate today’s word into your vocabulary! The word is a verb, and it means “to be worthwhile...

Word of the Day: April 8, 2021

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The motto of today’s word is “Be mine!” The word is a noun that means “eager or excessive desire, especially to possess something,” or “gr...

Word of the Day: April 7, 2021

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No kvetching, please, while we tell you about today’s word! It's a noun that means “a lengthy, detailed explanation or account.” Do you know it?...

Word of the Day: April 6, 2021

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is ready to lend a helping hand: it’s a noun, meaning “an aid” or “an auxiliary.” Can you guess it? Need some aid in guessing...

Word of the Day: April 5, 2021

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever made furniture using milk crates and duct tape, today’s word is for you! It's a noun that means, “a construction made of whatever...

Word of the Day: April 4, 2021

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Easter, wordies—or should we say “hoppy”? Let’s leap right into it: today’s word is an adjective, meaning “of, relating to, or resem...

Word of the Day: April 3, 2021

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rise and shine, wordies—it’s time for some lexical nourishment. Today’s word is an old-fashioned and somewhat humorous noun that means: “a hen...

Word of the Day: April 2, 2021

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will open new doors of understanding. It is a noun, referring to “something that passes everywhere or provides a universal means of p...

Word of the Day: April 1, 2021

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word just can’t seem to take itself seriously. The word is an adjective, meaning “given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to...

Word of the Day: March 31, 2021

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word may give you fresh perspective on a familiar terrain! The word is an adjective, meaning “relating to fields or open country.” Can y...

Word of the Day: March 30, 2021

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s uncommon word gives us something to bicker about! It's a verb that means “to argue stubbornly about trifles” or “to wrangle.” Settle...

Word of the Day: March 29, 2021

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare to be dazzled by today’s word! The word is an adjective that means “shining forth brilliantly” or “radiant.” Do you know what it is?...

Word of the Day: March 28, 2021

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Behold—today’s word is worth every last bit of praise that we can shower on it! The word is an adjective, meaning “having or deserving to have t...

Word of the Day: March 27, 2021

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rise and shine, it’s time for Word of the Day! But today’s word will be doing just the opposite—it's a noun, defined as “unleavened bread in t...

Word of the Day: March 26, 2021

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is a faultfinder through and through—and it’s ready to give us an earful. The word is a verb, meaning “to criticize harshly” or...

Word of the Day: March 25, 2021

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What miraculous sequence of events led you to today’s word? It is a noun that means, “a series of interconnected or interdependent things or event...

Word of the Day: March 24, 2021

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word was plucked from botany’s lavish bouquet of terms! It is a noun meaning “ a flower stalk, supporting either a cluster or a solitary...

Word of the Day: March 23, 2021

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Word of the Day! Today’s word is hoping to outdo itself. It's an adjective, meaning “desirous of equaling or excelling.” Do you ...

Word of the Day: March 22, 2021

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is as easy as one-two-three and do-re-mi! It has several closely related senses; one is the adjectival sense: “arranged in alphabetic...

Word of the Day: March 21, 2021

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word doesn’t have the greatest aim. It is a verb, meaning “to bungle” or “to play clumsily.” Do you know what that's like? Improve...

Word of the Day: March 20, 2021

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy first day of spring! Today’s word is an adjective that means “of or relating to spring.” Can you guess what it is? See what pops up by lis...

Word of the Day: March 19, 2021

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word has plenty to say—about itself, that is. It is a noun that means “extravagant boasting,” or “boastful talk.” Do you know what...

Word of the Day: March 18, 2021

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is a blank slate! It is a noun that means “lack of knowledge” or “ignorance.” Confirm your knowledge of this word by listening ...

Word of the Day: March 17, 2021

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’re in luck, wordies, because today’s Word of the Day puts the spotlight on the lexicon of the Emerald Isle, Ireland. The word is a noun, and a...

Word of the Day: March 16, 2021

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word will make you feel right at home. The word is a Yiddish adjective meaning “homey,” or “cozy and unpretentious.” Do you know it?...

Word of the Day: March 15, 2021

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word won't be happy unless we get a move on! It's an adverb that means "at great speed" or "rapidly." Quick–can you guess it? Listen now to ...

Word of the Day: March 14, 2021

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello wordies, it's time for us to spring ahead, right into Word of the Day. But today’s word just can’t quite get its bearings: it's an adjective...

Word of the Day: March 13, 2021

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word isn’t perfect—but it sure is fun to say. It's a noun that means "a minor weakness or failing of character" or “a slight flaw or d...

Word of the Day: March 12, 2021

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hold on to your hats, wordies, today's word is a bit unorthodox! It's an adjectival form that means "of or relating to the experimental treatment of a...

Word of the Day: March 11, 2021

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

They say misery loves company. By that logic, today’s word is surely glad you’ve tuned in! Our word today is an interjection that means “alas!”...

Word of the Day: March 10, 2021

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word may strike you as excessive! The word is a noun meaning “the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea,” or, in a wor...

Word of the Day: March 9, 2021

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word can’t see the clouds for all the silver linings. The word is an adjective meaning, “characterized by or given to extreme optimism, ...

Word of the Day: March 8, 2021

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word has certainly earned its stripes! The word is a noun, meaning “a leader, especially an assertive leader.” You can assert that you k...

Word of the Day: March 7, 2021

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arise, dear wordies! You won’t want to sleep on today’s otherworldly word. It's a noun that means “a vision” or “a dream.” Can you think o...

Word of the Day: March 6, 2021

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word takes us off the beaten path, but it’s an invigorating journey—we promise. The sense of the word we are highlighting is an adjectiv...

Word of the Day: March 5, 2021

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy, word pard’ners! Today’s word is wild and wooly! It's a noun meaning “money or other assistance furnished at a time of need or of starting...

Word of the Day: March 4, 2021

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pull up a chair because today’s Word of the Day gives us plenty to talk about. It’s a verb that means “to converse informally” or “to chat.”...

Word of the Day: March 3, 2021

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is very new to the lexicon, but you’ll be surprised by its precocious mastery of irony. The word is an adjective that means “accept...

Word of the Day: March 2, 2021

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Care to join us in some schadenfreude? Today’s word is a noun meaning “deserved reward or just deserts, usually unpleasant.” Do you know what it...

Word of the Day: March 1, 2021

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If today’s word doesn’t literally make the headlines, we don’t know what will! The word is a noun meaning “the willful distortion or depreciat...

Word of the Day: February 28, 2021

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is in it for the long haul. The word is a verb, meaning “to continue to last permanently.” Have you come across it? Hang in there, ...

Word of the Day: February 27, 2021

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fair warning: today's word isn’t interested in sharing much at all. The word is an adjective, which is defined as “meanly economical” or “pars...

Word of the Day: February 26, 2021

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Watch out, friends, today’s word cannot be trusted. The word is a verb that means “to deceive or get the better of (someone) by trickery, flattery...

Word of the Day: February 25, 2021

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word may sound like a squash-based relative to zucchini! But really, it's a rhetorical device, meaning “the use of a word to modify or gov...

Word of the Day: February 24, 2021

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oh frabjous day, wordies! Today’s word is an adjective created by the author Lewis Carroll. It means “very angry.” Can you recall what it is? Ta...

Word of the Day: February 23, 2021

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Today’s word may inspire you to speak in tongues! The word is a noun that means “a person who speaks, writes, or re...

Word of the Day: February 22, 2021

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ll be counting down the minutes to 5 o’ clock after hearing today’s word! The word is a noun that means “a day’s work.” Do you know it...

Word of the Day: February 21, 2021

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

They say X marks the spot—and so we’ll stay here and dig right in! Today’s word is a verb that means “to cross in the form of an X” or “to...

Word of the Day: February 20, 2021

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare to be wowed by the sheer scale of today’s word! The word is an adjective meaning, “impressively or overwhelmingly large or luxurious.” C...

Word of the Day: February 19, 2021

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is an Americanism that has been used over the years to refer primarily to politicians. It's a noun that means “a clever, unscrupulous...

Word of the Day: February 18, 2021

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever described your phone as finicky or your car as unhappy? Then you’re exemplifying today’s word! It's a noun or a rhetorical device, d...

Word of the Day: February 17, 2021

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever missed a Word of the Day, then you’re familiar with the feeling behind today’s word. It's an adjective that means “feeling, sho...

Word of the Day: February 16, 2021

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is one you can really sink your teeth into; it’s a noun that refers to “a traditional Polish doughnut, filled with jam or another s...

Word of the Day: February 15, 2021

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Presidents’ Day! Today’s word is almost a law unto itself! The word is a noun that means “a public and official announcement.” Have you ...

Word of the Day: February 14, 2021

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not to play matchmaker on Valentine's Day, but we think today’s word is going to catch your eye—or, perhaps more accurately, your ear. The word me...

Word of the Day: February 13, 2021

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how when you solve a problem with someone, even a perfect stranger, you might feel a little closer to them? Today's word captures that fee...

Word of the Day: February 12, 2021

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re over the moon to share today’s word with you! The word is an adjective meaning “pertaining to or based upon the relations or joint action ...

Word of the Day: February 11, 2021

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word might leave you straining to make sense of it all. The word is a noun that means “confused or unintelligible talk.” Can you deciphe...

Word of the Day: February 10, 2021

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is one that might alarm you with its twists and turns. The word is an adjective, meaning “perilous” or “dangerous.” Delve deepe...

Word of the Day: February 9, 2021

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word reveals the secrets of success! The word is a noun that means “a system in which a person’s progress is based on ability and talent...

Word of the Day: February 8, 2021

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is a foolproof icebreaker for those awkward social situations! The word is a noun that means “light, playful banter or raillery.” Can...

Word of the Day: February 7, 2021

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot to absorb with today's word! It's an adjective meaning "marshy" or "wet." Do you know what it is? Go forth and find out!

Word of the Day: February 6, 2021

06 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know you're passionate about words, but today's word deals with passion of a different sort. It is a noun, defined as "the state of being obsessive...

Word of the Day: February 5, 2021

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is so useful, you might wonder why it's not heard more often! It's a noun that means "a period of five years." But, don't wait that long ...

Word of the Day: February 4, 2021

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If the meaning of today's word doesn't leave you misty-eyed, the spelling probably will! It's an adjective that means "suggestive of or tending to cau...

Word of the Day: February 3, 2021

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tempted to hibernate this winter? Today's Word of the Day takes a different approach! It's a noun defined as "the Dutch practice of jogging or walking...

Word of the Day: February 2, 2021

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Groundhog Day, wordies! Today's word is a noun that means "anything that foreshadows a future event," or "an omen; sign." Can you foretell what ...

Word of the Day: February 1, 2021

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word will try to entangle you in its plot! It's an adjective meaning "happening within or being the created world of a story." Can you guess t...

Word of the Day: January 31, 2021

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word pretty much says it all. It's a noun that means “a word functioning as a phrase or sentence, such as the imperative Go!” Get the wh...

Word of the Day: January 30, 2021

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had trouble putting two words together? Today’s word offers up a special blend! It's an adjective that means, “extremely fine or des...

Word of the Day: January 29, 2021

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If a radical change is what you’re after, today’s word should do the trick. The word is a noun that means “anything that transforms, purifies, o...

Word of the Day: January 28, 2021

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you brought your umbrella! Today’s word is an adjective, defined as “falling in rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing streams.” Li...

Word of the Day: January 27, 2021

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you use today’s word in a sentence it may be a dead giveaway that you’re a wordie! Today’s word is a noun with several meanings, including: “...

Word of the Day: January 26, 2021

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all—but today’s word is happy to say something not nice. It is a verb, meaning “...

Word of the Day: January 25, 2021

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We know that the best laid plans often go awry—but today's word is for when plans are thrown together willy-nilly! It’s a noun that means “relia...

Word of the Day: January 24, 2021

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word is certain to fluff up your vocabulary. It's an adjective that means "like a clump or tuft of wool." Listen to find out what word it is...

Word of the Day: January 23, 2021

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you find today’s word palatable. It is a noun that means "any barely drinkable liquid or beverage, as inferior soda, beer, coffee, or soup."...

Word of the Day: January 22, 2021

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's term is used to being the center of attention. It's a noun that means "any controversy that attracts great public attention." Have we piqued y...

Word of the Day: January 21, 2021

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word really likes to mix things up! The word is an adjective, meaning "composed of a mixture of languages," but the sound of it might make you...

Word of the Day: January 20, 2021

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word ushers in a bright future for a robust vocabulary! The word is a verb, defined as "to induct into office with formal ceremonies," or, "to...

Word of the Day: January 19, 2021

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

GREED-ings, word revelers! Amassing a fortune of fascinating words is one thing, but today’s word is more focused material gain. The word is a noun ...

Word of the Day: January 18, 2021

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is thoroughly woven into the tapestry of the English language. The word is an adverb that means "in a way that is unable to be separated ...

Word of the Day: January 17, 2021

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's no two ways about it, today's word is simply radiant. It's an adjective that means "bright, cheerful, and optimistic." Can you guess it? Liste...

Word of the Day: January 16, 2021

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is very well grounded, so to speak. The word is an adjective that means "earthly; worldly." What in the world could it be? Listen now to ...

Word of the Day: January 15, 2021

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is a very logical choice. It's a conjunction and adverb meaning "therefore." We bet you can guess it! Either way, listen in for the concl...

Word of the Day: January 14, 2021

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey logophiles, do you ever feel confused? Today’s word might capture that feeling: it is a verb that means "to confuse or disconcert" or  "to ...

Word of the Day: January 13, 2021

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word doesn't take things lightly: it's an adjective that means "apt to take offense." Do you know it? No offense, but you should listen in to ...

Word of the Day: January 12, 2021

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s word has a lot to say, but nothing worth believing. It’s a noun that means "insincere talk" or "claptrap, humbug." Can you guess what it i...

Word of the Day: January 11, 2021

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is comfortable leaving things open-ended. It is an adjective that means "indefinite" or "indeterminate." Think you know what it is? Liste...

Word of the Day: January 10, 2021

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word has nothing to hide. The word is an adjective meaning: "sincere," "honest," or "straightforward." Honestly, do you know it? Tap play to h...

Word of the Day: January 9, 2021

09 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word sounds like two or three words all bundled into one. It's a conjunction, or technically a conjunctive adverb, meaning "to whatever place....

Word of the Day: January 8, 2021

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we enjoy the always excellent company of a delightful term: a noun that means "a person of great wit or intellect." Do you know what it is? Lis...

Word of the Day: January 7, 2021

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We'd like to keep it short, but today's word might have other plans. The word is a noun, meaning: "a tendency to speak or write at great or tedious le...

Word of the Day: January 6, 2021

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hold on, wordies—we might hit some turbulence! That's because today's word is a rare adjective meaning "stormy, as the sea." Can you forecast what i...

Word of the Day: January 5, 2021

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is ready to get into some trouble! The word is a plural noun that means "mischief” or “prankishness." No more fooling around, listen ...

Word of the Day: January 4, 2021

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's word is more than a handful. It's a noun that means "excess" or "overabundance." Do you know it? Overindulge in word abundance by listening no...

Word of the Day: January 3, 2021

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope today's word isn't too chilly for you! It is a noun, defined as: "ice crystals formed in turbulent water, as in swift streams or rough seas." ...

Word of the Day: January 2, 2021

02 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

To help usher in the new year, we come bearing gifts in the form of...words! Today's word is defined as "a gift or token for good luck or as an expres...

Word of the Day: January 1, 2021

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Are you feeling ready to make the most of 2021? Our Word of the Day is a phrase that means "seize the day" or "enjoy the present, as o...

Word of the Day: December 31, 2020

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to show this year the door? We're here to help. Today's word is a noun and an interjection, and it means "farewell" or "goodbye." Can yo...