Word of the Day : January 19, 2026 Ephemeral adjective ih-FEM-uh-rul What It Means Something described as ephemeral lasts only for a very short time. // The performance was not recorded, a fact that made its ephemeral nature all the more poignant. See the entry > EPHEMERAL In Context "Like most garden moments, fresh holiday wreaths are ephemeral. Having … Continue reading Word of the Day: Ephemeral
Word of the Day: Marginalia
Word of the Day : January 5, 2026 Marginalia noun mahr-juh-NAY-l What It Means Marginalia is a plural noun that refers to notes or other marks written in the margins of a text, and also to nonessential matters or items. // I loved flipping through my literature textbooks to find the marginalia left behind by former students. // She found the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Marginalia
Word of the Day: Spontaneous
Word of the Day : November 4, 2025 Spontaneous adjective spahn-TAY-nee-us What It Means Spontaneous describes something that is done or said in a natural and often sudden way and without a lot of thought or planning. It can describe a person who does things that have not been planned but that seem enjoyable and worth doing … Continue reading Word of the Day: Spontaneous
Word of the Day : Yankee
Word of the Day : July 4, 2025 Yankee noun YANG-kee What It Means Yankee can refer broadly to anyone born or living in the U.S., more narrowly to only those in the northern U.S., or even more narrowly to only those in the states of New England. The broadest use is especially common outside the U.S. // … Continue reading Word of the Day : Yankee
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