Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast
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Word of the Day: October 27, 2021
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.77 MBWhile 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 “extremely hungry,” “famished,” or “voracious.” Do you know it? Feast on this by tapping play!
Word of the Day: October 26, 2021
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.09 MBAre 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 person who returns as a spirit after death.” Can you conjure up this word? Listen now to confirm!
Word of the Day: October 25, 2021
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.2 MBWould 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 “sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain.” What is it? Tap play for the answer!
Word of the Day: October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 9.19 MBThere’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 “sleight of hand.” Do you know it? No tricks! Just listen in!
Word of the Day: October 23, 2021
October 23, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 8.31 MBDo 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 measure of distance equivalent to 3,500 feet,” or slightly more than one kilometer. Can you guess what it is? Go the distance and listen in!
Word of the Day: October 22, 2021
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.78 MBToday’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 temperatures below 32°F, the water is frozen solid.” Do you know it? Grab a coat and listen in!
Word of the Day: October 21, 2021
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 4 minutes - 15.7 MBToday’s word inspired a piece of classical music by composer Steven Mackey for solo trumpet and orchestra that has its world premiere today, October 21, 2021, with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel! The word is a noun that means “a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple.” Do you know the word? Tap play to hear it along with a snippet of the music it inspired!
Word of the Day: October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.55 MBToday’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 flourish.” What could it be? Listen now to find out!
Word of the Day: October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 8.25 MBEven 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 head, horns, a lion’s body, and the tail of a dragon or, sometimes, a scorpion.” Can you imagine what it is? Press play to confirm!
Word of the Day: October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.22 MBSometimes 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 you know it? Tap play for more on this special something!
Word of the Day: October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 7.15 MBToday's word is for our slithering friends, wherever their zigzagging movements may take them. It's an adjective that means “of or resembling a snake” or, more simply, “snakelike.” Ssssound familiar? Listen now for more!
Word of the Day: October 16, 2021
October 16, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.28 MBLet’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 options, along with carcajou and glutton, that refer to this polyonymous animal. Do you know it? Press play and listen now!
Word of the Day: October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.24 MBWe 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 or being a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.” Can you guess it? Press play for a definite answer!
Word of the Day: October 14, 2021
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.33 MBWe 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 management and centralized decision-making.” What could it be? Tap play to find out!
Word of the Day: October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.33 MBThe 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 of fire.” Do you know it? Explore new worlds by listening now!
Word of the Day: October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 6.95 MBAs 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 that means “to bewitch” or “to practice witchcraft on.” Can you divine what it is? Tap play to hear!
Word of the Day: October 11, 2021
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.58 MBIt’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 intense effort loosely alternating with less strenuous activity.” Is it part of your repertoire? Listen in for more!
Word of the Day: October 10, 2021
October 10, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.69 MBThere’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 word of the day is a phrase that means “too much of a good thing.” Do you know it? Press play for something good!
Word of the Day: October 9, 2021
October 09, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 8.19 MBIt’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 opening in a garment through which the hand, and then the arm, passes, and to which a sleeve may be attached.” Can you guess it? Fit more words into your vocabulary by listening now!
Word of the Day: October 8, 2021
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 5.92 MBThe 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 “of, relating to, or occurring in the evening.” Do you know it? Tap play before the sun sets!
Word of the Day: October 7, 2021
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 6.52 MBEveryone 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 “any person or animal that is generally despised or avoided.” Can you guess it? Listen now to confirm!
Word of the Day: October 6, 2021
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.8 MBAbracadabra! 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? Tap play for some word magic!
Word of the Day: October 5, 2021
October 05, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.72 MBRepetition 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 implant by repeated statement or admonition” or “to teach persistently and earnestly.” Can you recall it? Tap play and then tap play again!
Word of the Day: October 4, 2021
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.77 MBAn 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 comprehensive conception or image of the universe and of humanity’s relation to it.” What could it be? Listen now for more!
Word of the Day: October 3, 2021
October 03, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.9 MBA 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 the day is just that—an adjective that means “charming” or “captivating.” Piqued your interest? Listen now for more!
Word of the Day: October 2, 2021
October 02, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.07 MBAre 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 a tomb, consisting of two or more large, upright stones set with a space between and capped by a horizontal stone.” Can you guess it? Press play for more!
Word of the Day: October 1, 2021
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.99 MBIt’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's a verb that means “to be sparing or frugal” or “to economize.” Do you know what it is? Tap play to see if you're right!
Word of the Day: September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.41 MBDo 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 adjective that means “golden or gilded.” Listen now for a trip down memory lane!
Word of the Day: September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.8 MBWhether 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 is an adjective that means “courteous and gracious.” Whatever could it be? Please press play to find out!
Word of the Day: September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 4.51 MBGet 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 means “a defeat attended with disorderly flight” or “dispersal of a defeated force in complete disorder.” What could it be? Tap play to settle the score!
Word of the Day: September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.07 MBPrivyet, 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 soil common in cool or temperate semiarid climates, very black and rich in humus and carbonates.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more word nourishment!
Word of the Day: September 26, 2021
September 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 6.11 MBTrusting 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 or trust,” “treachery,” or “faithlessness.” Can you guess it? Have faith and listen in!
Word of the Day: September 25, 2021
September 25, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.12 MBIf 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 strictly to a supplement to a will or testament, it also means, “any supplement or appendix.” Do you know it? Tap play for more information!
Word of the Day: September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.18 MBBust 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 isolated hill or mountain rising abruptly above the surrounding land.” Can you envision it? Listen now for the full story!
Word of the Day: September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.75 MBSurf’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 weapon,” and it is often associated with the sea. What could it be? Press play to discover more!
Word of the Day: September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 5.81 MBGet 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 nature or qualities.” Can you guess it? Listen now for more!
Word of the Day: September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 4.95 MBWith 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 “pertaining to or occurring in late summer.” Can you guess it? Tap play for more!
Word of the Day: September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 5.18 MBWhat’s your favorite color, logophiles? If your answer was “all of the above,” today’s word has you covered. It's an adjective meaning “displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow.” Do you know it? Listen now to confirm!
Word of the Day: September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.82 MBAhoy, 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 means “a person who goes about in search of plunder,” such as a pirate or buccaneer. Can you guess it? For more word plunder, tap play now!
Word of the Day: September 18, 2021
September 18, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.94 MBAre 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." Can you recall it? Listen now for a reminder!
Word of the Day: September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.56 MBToday’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 “cylindrical beads made from shells pierced and strung” that are used for a variety of purposes. Do you know it? Tap play for more interesting word lore!
Word of the Day: September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.33 MBDo 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 having a light, purplish shade of blue, like that of a clear and unclouded sky.” Is it clear which word this is? Listen now to be sure!
Word of the Day: September 15, 2021
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.84 MBEveryone 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 sorrow, compunction, or contrition for a past sin, wrongdoing, or the like.” Can you guess it? Tap play to find out more.
Word of the Day: September 14, 2021
September 14, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.62 MBToday’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 refer more broadly to vehicles with the same purpose, such as wagons. Do you know it? Hitch your wagon to us and listen in!
Word of the Day: September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.06 MBSlow 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 that means “formed like the carapace of a tortoise” or, by extension, “arched” or “vaulted.” Can you envision it? Listen know to hear more!
Word of the Day: September 12, 2021
September 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.45 MBLet’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 caves, especially as a hobby.” What do you think it is? Make words your hobby by pressing play now!
Word of the Day: September 11, 2021
September 11, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.05 MBA 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 English word meaning “called” or “named.” Can you recall it? Listen now for a reminder!
Word of the Day: September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.53 MBHave 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 portion of a country geographically separated from the main part by surrounding foreign territory.” Can you guess it? Be part of the wordie world by listening now!
Word of the Day: September 9, 2021
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 6.37 MBWe’re going to live the glamorous life today, word mavens! The word of the day is a noun meaning “ostentatious glitter or sophistication.” What could it be? Tap play for the answer!
Word of the Day: September 8, 2021
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7.18 MBToday’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 emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music.” Do you know it? Listen now for some relief!