Word of the Day : March 20, 2026 Eureka adjective yoo-REE-kuh What It Means As an interjection, eureka is used to express excitement when a discovery has been made. When used as an adjective, eureka describes something (typically a moment) that is characterized by a usually sudden triumphant discovery. // After years of trying to piece together a concrete business idea, I had … Continue reading Word of the Day: Eureka
Word of the Day: Dreidel
Word of the Day : December 15, 2025 Dreidel noun DRAY-dul What It Means A dreidel is a 4-sided toy marked with Hebrew letters and spun like a top in a game of chance. The game, played by children especially at Hanukkah, is also called dreidel. // All the kids in the family look forward to playing dreidel together during … Continue reading Word of the Day: Dreidel
Word of the Day: Cornucopia
Word of the Day : November 27, 2025 Cornucopia noun kor-nuh-KOH-pee-uh What It Means A cornucopia, also known as a horn of plenty, is a curved, hollow goat’s horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing, especially with fruit and vegetables. The image of a cornucopia is commonly used as decoration and … Continue reading Word of the Day: Cornucopia
Word of the Day : Edify
Word of the Day : January 27, 2025 Edify verb ED-uh-fye What It Means To edify someone is to teach them in a way that improves their mind or character. // The commencement speaker hoped that her words would edify the graduates, and give them hope and encouragement. See the entry > EDIFY In Context "You might be … Continue reading Word of the Day : Edify
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