Word of the Day

Word of the Day: May 11, 2023 Aftermath noun AF-ter-math What It Means Aftermath refers to the period of time shortly following a destructive event, or to a negative consequence or result. // It was almost noon before I felt ready to clean up the mess that remained in the aftermath of the previous night’s festivities. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day – Aftermath

Word of the Day : May 10, 2023 Laden adjective LAY-dun What It Means Laden describes things that are heavily loaded with something, literally or figuratively. // Airline passengers laden with luggage inched slowly through the gate. // His voice was heavily laden with sarcasm. See the entry > LADEN In Context "While dating sites and apps can be convenient ways to … Continue reading Word of the Day – Laden

Word of the Day: May 5, 2023 Eponymous adjective ih-PAH-nuh-mus What It Means Eponymous is used to describe something named for a person or group (as in “Merriam-Webster, an eponymous publishing company named for George and Charles Merriam and Noah Webster”), or a person or group whose name is used for something (as in “the company's eponymous … Continue reading Word of the Day – Eponymous

Word of the Day : May 4, 2023   Chivalry noun SHIV-ul-ree What It Means Chivalry refers to the qualities of the ideal knight, such as honor, generosity, and courtesy—in other words, an honorable and polite way of behaving toward others. It is used especially to refer to such behavior as expressed by men toward women. // Some believe … Continue reading Word of the Day – Chivalry