Word of the Day : February 26, 2026 Knackered adjective NAK-erd What it Means Knackered is an adjective mostly used informally in British English to mean “very tired or exhausted.” // Unfortunately, I was too knackered after work to join them for dinner. See the entry > KNACKERED In Context “‘How are you doing?’ ‘Yeah, good thanks... just tired.’ … Continue reading Word of the Day: Knackered
Word of the Day: Ephemeral
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
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