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
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Word of the Day: Eminently
Word of the Day : January 7, 2026 Eminently adverb EM-uh-nunt-lee What It Means Eminently is used as a synonym of very and means "to a high degree." // Our team came up with an eminently sensible plan to reduce waste. See the entry > EMINENTLY In Context "This was jazz of the highest order—challenging, yet accessible, eminently entertaining and arrestingly beautiful. Goosebumps … Continue reading Word of the Day: Eminently
Word of the Day: Loll
Word of the Day: January 6, 2026 Loll verb LAHL What It Means Loll most often means “to droop or hang loosely.” It can also mean “to act or move in a relaxed or lazy manner.” // We’re counting down the days until the weather will be warm enough again to laze and loll by the pool. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Loll
Word of the Day: Marginalia
Word of the Day : January 5, 2026 Marginalia noun mahr-juh-NAY-l What It Means Marginalia is a plural noun that refers to notes or other marks written in the margins of a text, and also to nonessential matters or items. // I loved flipping through my literature textbooks to find the marginalia left behind by former students. // She found the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Marginalia
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