Word of the Day : Billet-doux Billet-doux What It Means A billet-doux is a love letter. The word's plural is billets-doux. // Since their relationship was long-distance, the couple thought it would be cute to send each other billets-doux on their anniversary. See the entry > BILLET-DOUX "... [Jon] Batiste creates splendid music—those of us with kids likely … Continue reading Word of the Day : Billet-doux
Word of the Day : Hagiography
Word of the Day : February 12, 2025 Hagiography noun hag-ee-AH-gruh-fee What It Means Hagiography is biography that idealizes or idolizes a person and their life. // The book gives a good idea of his virtues without resorting to hagiography. See the entry > HAGIOGRAPHY In Context "The sisters’ show can sometimes feel like hagiography; there is little discussion of … Continue reading Word of the Day : Hagiography
Word of the Day : Ruminate
Word of the Day : February 11, 2025 Ruminate verb ROO-muh-nayt What It Means To ruminate is to think carefully and deeply about something. // We ruminated over the implications of our decision. See the entry > RUMINATE In Context “Most of the songs bear the name of a store you’d see in every mall in the United … Continue reading Word of the Day : Ruminate
Word of the Day : Vestige
Word of the Day : February 10, 2025 Vestige noun VESS-tij What It Means A vestige is a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something lost or vanished. // The ruins here are the last vestiges of the Roman occupation in this part of Britain. See the entry > VESTIGE In Context "Filled with vestiges of yesteryear, the Butte … Continue reading Word of the Day : Vestige
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