Word of the Day

Word of the Day : May 12, 2026 Catercorner adverb or adjective KAT-ee-kor-ner What It Means Catercorner is used to describe two things that are located across from each other on opposite corners. It is a less common variant of kitty-corner. // The store is catercorner from the park, making it the perfect location to grab snacks for our picnic. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Catercorner

Word of the Day : May 11, 2026 Paragon noun PAIR-uh-gahn What It Means Paragon is a formal word that refers to a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in some way and should be considered a model or example to be copied. // In Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as a paragon of virtue. See the entry … Continue reading Word of the Day: Paragon

Word of the Day: Wistful Wistful adjective WIST-ful What It Means To be wistful is to have sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do, and especially about something that made you happy in the past. Wistful can also describe something, such as a smile or sigh, that shows or communicates such feelings. … Continue reading Word of the Day: Wistful

Word of the Day : May 7, 2026 Dungeon noun DUJ-un What It Means Dudgeon is typically used in the phrase “in high dudgeon” to describe someone who is angry and offended by something they perceive to be unfair or wrong. // The customer stormed out of the store in high dudgeon after the manager refused to give them … Continue reading Word of the Day: Dudgeon