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Whenever I visit a new city, I love to peregrinate through its streets and see where they lead. 🚶Our #WordOfTheDay means “to travel or journey,” especially on foot. “Peregrinate” shares a common ancestor with “pilgrim,” with both words tracing back to a Latin word meaning “foreigner.” Share this with someone who likes to wander.
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From politics to pop culture, we track how language shows up in the headlines each week. These are the words shaping the news. dictionary.com/articles/this… #ThisWeekInWords
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My sister’s avarice knew no bounds as she bought nearly every property on the Monopoly board. 🎲 Our #WordOfTheDay means “a greed for riches.” More formal than “greed,” “avarice” specifically emphasizes an excessive desire for wealth. Share this with someone who gets ruthless on game night!
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The interrobang is perfect for questions that demand a little extra drama! Have you heard of it‽ Our #WordOfTheDay refers to a punctuation mark combining a question mark and an exclamation point. It was invented by an advertising executive in 1962 to add punch to rhetorical questions. Share this with someone who'd likely start using it!
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Which slang word do you secretly love, even though it's a little... cringe?
Ours is "yeet." 🤭
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She arrived at brunch decked out in enough sparkling frippery to turn every head. ✨Our #WordOfTheDay means “finery in dress,” especially when it’s showy or gaudy. The word originally referred more generally to old or secondhand clothing. Share this with someone who believes more is more!
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A “cachinnation” is loud, convulsive, or raucous laughter — the kind that turns heads and leaves you gasping for breath.
What always sends you into cachinnation?
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Hungry for a challenge?🍴
We tested New Yorkers to see if they could identify where these foods are from! Many of these are in our 2026 Word Drop, so check out our link in bio for their full definitions.
Did any of these stump you?👇
@chris_stocks_
#DictionaryCom #WordDrop #FoodTrivia #FoodQuiz #WorldCuisine #FoodWords #WordNerd
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While everyone else cleaned up after the event, one volunteer tried to fainaigue by chatting with the runners. 🧹Our #WordOfTheDay means “to evade work or responsibility.” This obscure word also gave rise to “finagle,” which has a similarly shady connotation. What other words grew out of existing ones?
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You’re invited… to write something terrifying. 🕯️ bit.ly/4hFa8MA
Dictionary.com's Haunting Hooks writing contest is here! This year’s theme: “The Invitation.” Write an original opening to a story about an invitation in 50 words or fewer — and pull us in from the very first line. ✍️
Guest judge Kimberly Ramsawak, founder of Horror Concierge, will select the Judge’s Choice winner, announced on Halloween! 🎃 Enter for a chance to win an Amazon gift card and Dictionary.com swag. Submit by October 12 at the link above… if you dare.
#HauntingHooks #WritingContest #HorrorWriting #ScaryStories #CreativeWriting #WritingCommunity #HalloweenWriting
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The adventurers cautiously approached the mysterious whangdoodle, unsure whether it was friend or foe. 🐉 Our #WordOfTheDay means “a fanciful creature of undefined nature.” The silly-sounding word was likely invented simply for fun. Share this with someone who loves fantastical words!
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The dancers’ eurhythmic movements flowed perfectly with the music. Our #WordOfTheDay, “eurhythmic,” means “characterized by a pleasing rhythm.” You might recognize the word in the band name Eurythmics. Share this with someone who always moves to the beat! 🎶
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Could you fabricate a convincing backstory on the spot? Our #WordOfTheDay means “to fake or make up,” though it originally meant simply “to build.” The guests fabricated elaborate histories for their murder mystery characters. Share this with someone who’s a natural storyteller! 🔍
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Each week, we track how language shows up in the headlines, from politics to pop culture! 🗞️ These are the words shaping the news. dictionary.com/articles/this… #ThisWeekInWords
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