Word of the Day : March 17, 2026 Erin Go Bragh phrase air-un-guh-BRAW What It Means Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.” // They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!” See the entry > ERIN GO BRAGH in Context “Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode … Continue reading Word of the Day: Erin Go Bragh
Word of the Day: Putative
Word of the Day : March 16, 2026 Putative adjective PYOO-tuh-tiv What It Means: Putative is a formal word used to describe something that is generally believed, supposed, or assumed to be something specified. It is always used before a noun. // The group's putative leader was conspicuously absent from the meeting. See the entry > PUTATIVE In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day: Putative
Word of the Day: Immure
Word of the Day : March 13, 2026 Immure verb ih-MYOOR What It Means To immure something is to enclose it within or as if within walls. Immure is also sometimes used synonymously with imprison. // Scientists at the research station in Antarctica are immured by the frozen wild that surrounds them. See the entry > IMMURE in Context "The Torlonia … Continue reading Word of the Day: Immure
Word of the Day: Gambit
Word of the Day: Gambit noun GAM-bit Gambit noun GAM-bit What It Means A gambit is something done or said in order to gain an advantage or to produce a desired effect. // The workers’ opening gambit in the negotiations was to demand a wage hike. See the entry > GAMBIT in Context “Now the book publishing industry has … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gambit
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