Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast
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Word of the Day: May 30, 2021
May 30, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.42 MBToday’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? Climb to new lexical heights by listening now!
Word of the Day: May 29, 2021
May 29, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.79 MBBonjour, word enthusiasts! Today’s word is technically three words that form a noun meaning “the most noteworthy or prized feature, aspect, event, article, etc., of a series or group” or “a special item or attraction.” What could it be? Listen now for more!
Word of the Day: May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.1 MBToday’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 it is? Play now for more word fun!
Word of the Day: May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.37 MBThis 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, especially glamorized, estimate of oneself” or “conceit.” Think you know it? Press play for more!
Word of the Day: May 26, 2021
May 26, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.27 MBToday’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 “possibly; perhaps.” Maybe you know it? Confirm by listening now!
Word of the Day: May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.74 MBToday’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 play to hear more!
Word of the Day: May 24, 2021
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBSummer 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.” Can you guess it? Stay afloat by listening now!
Word of the Day: May 23, 2021
May 23, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.86 MBAre 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 cleaning the teeth.” Do you know it? Listen now–it might make you smile!
Word of the Day: May 22, 2021
May 22, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.2 MBToday’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 of dress.” Want to dress up your vocabulary? Tap play now!
Word of the Day: May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.95 MBToday’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 it? Invest some time to learn more about this word!
Word of the Day: May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 7.05 MBToday’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 manuscript, document, or particular area of literature.” What could it be? Press play to find out!
Word of the Day: May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 7.69 MBToday’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.” Can you gather what it is? Take a guess and then listen in!
Word of the Day: May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.71 MBToday’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 find out!
Word of the Day: May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.23 MBToday’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 see if you are in the money!
Word of the Day: May 16, 2021
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.68 MBYou’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 this word–just press play for more!
Word of the Day: May 15, 2021
May 15, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MBBuckle 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 daring.” Can you guess it? Dare to listen and find out more!
Word of the Day: May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.97 MBIf 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 used humorously, that means “physically beautiful.” Do you know it? Beautify your vocabulary by learning more about this word now!
Word of the Day: May 13, 2021
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.86 MBToday’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 fixing a day for future action or meeting.” Do you know this term? Take action and tap play!
Word of the Day: May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.25 MBToday’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 worthless project undertaken for political, corporate, or personal gain.” Can you guess what it is? It's worth listening to learn more!
Word of the Day: May 11, 2021
May 11, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.15 MBWherever 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 definite location at any given time” or “the state of existing and being localized in space.” Do you know it? Locate the play button and tap it to hear more!
Word of the Day: May 10, 2021
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.67 MBToday’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 sellers, as a result of which they can greatly influence price and other market factors.” Are you sold on this word? Listen now to find out more!
Word of the Day: May 9, 2021
May 09, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.36 MBHappy 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 means “a person or thing without equal” or “a paragon.” Do you know it? Tap play for more!
Word of the Day: May 8, 2021
May 08, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.7 MBThe 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 that means “to cloud over, becloud, or obscure.” Listen now for more clarity on this word!
Word of the Day: May 7, 2021
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.1 MBIf 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 “listless; lethargic.” Interested in hearing more about this word? Listen now for a lift!
Word of the Day: May 6, 2021
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.6 MBToday’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 it is? Plot your course to this podcast to find out!
Word of the Day: May 5, 2021
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.66 MBBeing 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 in return for much effort” or “demanding or unrewarding.” Can you spell it out? Press play to hear more!
Word of the Day: May 4, 2021
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.9 MBToday’s word is from the Lowlands of Scotland, and has a knack for throwing people off course. It is an adjective that means “contrary,” “peevish,” or “stubborn.” May the fourth be with you to guess this word! But if you still can't, listen and find out!
Word of the Day: May 3, 2021
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.04 MBToday’s word can’t be rattled. It's a noun that means “mental or emotional stability or composure, especially under tension or strain.” No need to stress if you don't know this word, just tap play to learn more!
Word of the Day: May 2, 2021
May 02, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.62 MBToday’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 terse remark or aphorism.” Can you guess it? For a short description, tap play now!
Word of the Day: May 1, 2021
May 01, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.98 MBHappy 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 bearing pollen.” We promise you're not allergic to this word! Tap play for more!
Word of the Day: April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.06 MBToday’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 “treelike.” Do you know it? Listen now to hear more!
Word of the Day: April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.91 MBToday’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 adjective that means “hard or impossible to manage” or “stubbornly disobedient.” Keep your vocabulary in order by listening in now!
Word of the Day: April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.99 MBToday’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 it be? Tap play to find out!
Word of the Day: April 27, 2021
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.39 MBToday’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 circulate as money.” Cash in on this word by listening now!
Word of the Day: April 26, 2021
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.67 MBToday’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 using a strictly correct term.” Do you know it? See if you're correct by listening in!
Word of the Day: April 25, 2021
April 25, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.31 MBToday’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 pictures.” Do you know it? Listen now for more lexical gold!
Word of the Day: April 24, 2021
April 24, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.3 MBIf 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 bookseller, especially a dealer in rare or used books.” Have you heard it? Listen now for more!
Word of the Day: April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.85 MBToday'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 or whole.” Dare you think you know it? Press play now to confirm!
Word of the Day: April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.9 MBHappy Earth Day, wordies! Today’s word is a noun that means “the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.” We're sure you know it! Press play to hear more!
Word of the Day: April 21, 2021
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 4.75 MBTo celebrate National Poetry Month, we are bringing you a mountain of a word. Today’s word is an adjective that means “pertaining to poetry.” Think you know it? Press play to learn more!
Word of the Day: April 20, 2021
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 6.13 MBToday’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 dining! Do you know what it is? Tap play for this word entrée!
Word of the Day: April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.6 MBToday’s word may mean “worthless,” but its usefulness suggests otherwise. Show your wordie worth by guessing this adjective! Then listen in to confirm you're right!
Word of the Day: April 18, 2021
April 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.69 MBToday’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, injuries, or offense.” Can't endure the suspense any longer? Listen now!
Word of the Day: April 17, 2021
April 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.77 MBToday’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 lacking real merit” or “superficially pleasing or plausible.” Do you know this word? Tap play now to find out!
Word of the Day: April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MBIt’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, especially on waking.” Can you guess what it is? Tap play to find out if you're right!
Word of the Day: April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.98 MBToday’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 obstacles as soon as one aspect is solved.” What might it be? Solve the question by listening now!
Word of the Day: April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 3.04 MBWe 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 disturbance about something very insignificant.” Do you know it? Listen now to hear what all the fuss is about!
Word of the Day: April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBToday’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 more on this stellar word!
Word of the Day: April 12, 2021
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBToday’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 now to confirm!
Word of the Day: April 11, 2021
April 11, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 5.86 MBToday 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, bristly hairs growing about the mouth of certain animals, as a whisker of a cat.” Can you detect what it is? Listen now to hear more!