Word of the Day : May 1, 2026 Belthane noun BEL-tayn What It Means Beltane refers to the Celtic May Day festival. // Beltane falls each year approximately halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. See the entry > BELTANE in Context “On May 1, we celebrate what began as the ancient Celtic holiday of Beltane. ... It … Continue reading Word of the Day : Beltane
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Word of the Day: Speculate
Word of the Day : Speculate Speculate verb SPEK-yuh-layt What It Means In general contexts, speculate means "to form ideas or theories about something usually when there are many things not known about it." In contexts relating to business or finance, it means "to invest money in ways that could produce a large profit but that also involve … Continue reading Word of the Day: Speculate
Word of the Day : Evanescent
Word of the Day : April 28, 2026 Evanescent adjective ev-uh-NESS-unt What It Means Evanescent is a formal and literary word that describes something that only lasts a very short time. // Our acting coach always reminded us that fame is evanescent, and that we should pursue a life in the theater purely for the love of the … Continue reading Word of the Day : Evanescent
Word of the Day : Boondoggle
Word of the Day: April 27, 2026 Boondoggle noun BOON-dah-gul What It Means A boondoggle is an expensive and wasteful project usually paid for with public money. Boondoggle is also a word for a braided cord worn by Boy Scouts as a neckerchief slide, hatband, or ornament. // Critics say the dam is a complete boondoggle—over budget, behind schedule, … Continue reading Word of the Day : Boondoggle
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