Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast
806 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsThis podcast will help you build your vocabulary with new words, definitions, and origin stories every day of the week! For more, visit https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/. If you enjoy this content, please rate us!
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Word of the Day: September 7, 2021
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.53 MBEver 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 work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night.” Can you guess it? Study up by listening now!
Word of the Day: September 6, 2021
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 7 MBIt’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 tired out” or “not yielding to fatigue.” Do you know what it is? Before calling it a day, have a listen!
Word of the Day: September 5, 2021
September 05, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.24 MBIt’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 particular neighborhood or district, or the people belonging to it.” Can you guess it? Are you in the vicinity? Listen to find out!
Word of the Day: September 4, 2021
September 04, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.43 MBDo you hear wedding bells, wordies? You’ll be prancing down the aisle soon enough with this word! It's an adjective that means “matrimonial,” “conjugal,” or generally “of marriage or wedlock.” Can you guess it? Before you commit, press play!
Word of the Day: September 3, 2021
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.1 MBSometimes, 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 a noun that means “a suspension of activity.” Do you know it? Stop what you're doing and listen in!
Word of the Day: September 2, 2021
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.59 MBHave 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 “something that attracts strongly.” What could it be? Feel the pull to press play!
Word of the Day: September 1, 2021
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.41 MBIt’s time to head back to school! Today we discuss a two-word noun that means “a school, college, or university at which one has studied and, usually, from which one has graduated.” Does it ring a bell? Tap play to ring in the academic year!
Word of the Day: August 31, 2021
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.95 MBYou’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 petrify.” Think you know it? Have a listen to confirm!
Word of the Day: August 30, 2021
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.21 MBThere 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 remedy, especially for social or political ills.” Do you know it? Listen now to get some relief!
Word of the Day: August 29, 2021
August 29, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.83 MBBrush 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 memory.” Do you know it? Press play to hear more!
Word of the Day: August 28, 2021
August 28, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.5 MBKick 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 designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles.” Can you puzzle it out? Tap play for the answer!
Word of the Day: August 27, 2021
August 27, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.56 MBIf 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 process of mountain making or upheaval.” Do you know what it is? Learn about it by listening now!
Word of the Day: August 26, 2021
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.88 MBPack 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 beauty, luxury, and contentment.” Can you imagine it? Tap play to hear more!
Word of the Day: August 25, 2021
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.81 MBGet 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 relatives by blood and marriage and sometimes including close friends.” What could it be? Call a friend and listen in!
Word of the Day: August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.77 MBBreathe 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 establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations.” Can you agree on what it is? Listen now to confirm!
Word of the Day: August 23, 2021
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.9 MBLet’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 or pertaining to any innocent or carefree period.” What do you think it is? Dive in now to find out!
Word of the Day: August 22, 2021
August 22, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.97 MBToday’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 means “a small animal, especially one toward which affection is felt.” Do you know it? Have a listen to hear more!
Word of the Day: August 21, 2021
August 21, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.88 MBAre you perfectionistic, wordophiles? Today’s word will likely leave you striving for excellence. It's a noun of Ancient Greek origin that means “the aggregate of qualities, as valor and virtue, making up good character.” But there's more to the story! Tap play to hear it!
Word of the Day: August 20, 2021
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.47 MBToday’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 means “great,” “large,” or “much.” Grow your vocabulary by pressing play now!
Word of the Day: August 19, 2021
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.17 MBToday’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? For the answer to this burning question, tap play!
Word of the Day: August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.92 MBVámonos, 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 hurriedly or quickly” or “to decamp.” What could it be? Tap play right away to find out!
Word of the Day: August 17, 2021
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.91 MBIt’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 “threatening,” and it’s often used to describe inanimate objects or styles of speech. Can you guess what it is? Have a listen!
Word of the Day: August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.29 MBAre 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 refers to “a situation in which a player is limited to moves that cost pieces or have a damaging positional effect.” Do you know it? Check in here to hear more!
Word of the Day: August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.36 MBGet 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 you know it? Hop on over and listen in for more!
Word of the Day: August 14, 2021
August 14, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.69 MBEveryone 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 reviews stand out. It's an adjective that means “pompous or bombastic, as language.” We're sure you already know it, but listen anyway!
Word of the Day: August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.53 MBToday’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 unskillful with both hands.” Are you familiar with it? Tap play and find out!
Word of the Day: August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.86 MBTake 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 down suddenly or heavily.” Can you guess what it is? Relax and have a listen!
Word of the Day: August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.16 MBEvery 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 slang that means “a small piece or quantity” or “a bit.” Do you know it? Want to hear a bit more? Tap play now!
Word of the Day: August 10, 2021
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.49 MBToday’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 refers to “a deep emotional state of melancholic longing for a person or thing that is absent.” Can you guess it? Long no more for this word by listening now!
Word of the Day: August 9, 2021
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.48 MBPack 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 or congenial place.” Do you know it? Seek it out by pressing play!
Word of the Day: August 8, 2021
August 08, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MBHas 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 is a verb that means “to make a low snuffling sound analogous to the purring of smaller cat species, often as a greeting.” Do you know it? Press play for more!
Word of the Day: August 7, 2021
August 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.72 MBAre 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 muse” or “to ponder.” Think it over before you guess what it is! Then, press play to see if you're right!
Word of the Day: August 6, 2021
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.91 MBToday’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 “pertaining to leave-taking or departing” or “valedictory.” Before we say good-bye, have a listen!
Word of the Day: August 5, 2021
August 05, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.35 MBToday’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 “confusion.” Is it clear which word this is? Listen now to cut through the chaos!
Word of the Day: August 4, 2021
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.4 MBCan 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 parts or recesses of a place or thing.” Can you guess it? Find out about this word and more by tapping play now!
Word of the Day: August 3, 2021
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MBKonnichi 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 enlightenment.” Has it hit you yet? Press play for deeper word knowledge!
Word of the Day: August 2, 2021
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.38 MBToday’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 a skin, shell, or rind.” Do you know it? Tap play to get the skin-ny on this word!
Word of the Day: August 1, 2021
August 01, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.62 MBIs 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 distinctive or venerated emblem by a group or individual.” Do you know it? Listen in for more on this wonderful word!
Word of the Day: July 31, 2021
July 31, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.48 MBYou 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.” Does it ring a bell? Press play to learn more!
Word of the Day: July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.45 MBStarting 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 contested.” Do you know it? Don't dispute it, just listen in to hear more!
Word of the Day: July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.98 MBWe’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 it be? Kick your vocabulary learning into high gear by listening now!
Word of the Day: July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.65 MBToday’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 it? Tap play and savor this word treat!
Word of the Day: July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.94 MBYou 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 means “of or relating to the mind.” Do you think you know it? Listen now to see if you're right!
Word of the Day: July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 6.05 MBIt’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 "reticence." Can you guess what it is?
Word of the Day: July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 3.42 MBStart 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 length” or “to make a long, usually grandiloquent speech.” But we're just getting started! Press play to get the full story.
Word of the Day: July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 3.02 MBToday’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 in.
Word of the Day: July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.91 MBToday’s word causes quite a commotion wherever it goes—maybe because it sounds like an evil cackle, “Mwahahaha!” Think you know what it is?
Word of the Day: July 22, 2021
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 3 MBRumor 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 in to find out!
Word of the Day: July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 3.78 MBWe're getting a little emotional just thinking about today's word—press play to find out why!
Word of the Day: July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MBFair 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 headphones ready!