Word of the Day: Etiquette Etiquette nounET-ih-kut What It Means Etiquette refers to rules or customs that dictate what behavior is considered appropriate and expected in a particular setting. // Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette. See the entry ETIQUETTE in Context “My first interaction with The Real … Continue reading Word of the Day: Etiquette
Word of the Day : Canard
Word of the Day : February 5, 2025 Canard noun kuh-NARD What It Means Canard refers to a false report or story, or to a belief or rumor that isn't true. It can also refer to a kind of airplane as well as to a kind of small airfoil. // The book unfortunately repeats some of history's oldest canards. … Continue reading Word of the Day : Canard
Word of the Day : Gourmand
Word of the Day : January 21, 2025 noun GOOR-mahnd What It Means A gourmand is a person who loves and appreciates good food and drink. Gourmand can also refer to someone who enjoys eating and drinking to excess. // He was a gourmand who retired to New Orleans to live close to the cuisine he loved best. See the … Continue reading Word of the Day : Gourmand
Word of the Day – Zest
Word of the Day : October 18, 2024 Zest noun ZEST What It Means Zest refers to an enjoyably exciting quality, or to keen enjoyment itself. In culinary use, zest refers to small pieces of the peel of a lemon, lime, orange, or other citrus fruit used as flavoring. // His humor added zest to the presentation's admittedly dry material. // … Continue reading Word of the Day – Zest
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