Word of the Day

Word of the Day : January 13, 2026  Umbrage noun UM-brij What It Means Umbrage refers to a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done. It is often used in the phrase “take umbrage.” // Some listeners took umbrage at the podcaster’s remarks about the event. See the entry > UMBRAGE In Context “The one … Continue reading Word of the Day: Umbrage

Word of the Day: Brackish adjective BRACK-ish What It Means Brackish, meaning “somewhat salty,” usually describes water or bodies of water, such as rivers, lakes, and estuaries. The word can also mean “not appealing to the taste” or “repulsive.” // The river becomes brackish as we approach the tidemark. See the entry > BRACKISH In Context “The blood-testing organs don’t … Continue reading Word of the Day: Brackish

Word of the Day : January 9, 2026  Innocuous adjective ih-NAH-kyuh-wus What It Means Innocuous describes either something that is not likely to bother or offend anyone (as in “an innocuous comment”), or something that causes no injury, or is otherwise considered harmless (as in “an innocuous prank”). // The reporter asked what seemed like an innocuous question, but … Continue reading Word of the Day: Innocuous

Word of the Day: January 8, 2026  Gumbo noun GUM-boh What It Means Gumbo refers to a soup thickened with okra pods or filé and containing meat or seafoods and usually vegetables. The word is also used figuratively to refer to a mixture or blend of something. // The reputation of the family’s gumbo guaranteed them an invitation to any and all neighborhood … Continue reading Word of the Day: Gumbo