Peter Sokolowski

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Host of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day podcast, where he presents episodes and provides etymological analysis of featured words. He is discussed across multiple podcast episodes in his capacity as the primary presenter of this linguistics-focused series.

Appears On

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Episode Appearances

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Apr 12, 2026

recondite

“Host of Word of the Day podcast who presents and explains the featured word”

Vocabulary development for professionalsMedical school prerequisites and STEM educationLatin etymology and word origins

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Apr 11, 2026

subterfuge

“Host of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day podcast who presented and explained the word 'subterfuge'”

Etymology and word originsLatin language influence on EnglishSynonyms for deception and fraud

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Apr 10, 2026

glaucous

“Host and presenter of the Word of the Day episode”

Etymology and word originsColor descriptors in botanyPlant and fruit characteristics

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Apr 8, 2026

panache

“Host and narrator of the Word of the Day episode”

Word etymology and linguistic historyFrench language influence on English vocabularyClassical literature and cultural references

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Apr 1, 2026

shenanigans

“Host and presenter of the Word of the Day episode, providing etymology and usage analysis”

Etymology and word originsSemantic evolution and meaning shiftsGenerational differences in behavior and entertainment

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Mar 2, 2026

exhilarate

“Host of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day podcast who presents the episode and provides etymological analysis.”

Word etymology and Latin originsEnglish spelling challenges and mnemonicsPassive voice usage in English

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Mar 1, 2026

paean

“Host and presenter of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day podcast series.”

Etymology and word originsClassical Greek language influence on EnglishLiterary vocabulary and usage

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day · Feb 28, 2026

congruous

“Host and presenter of Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day podcast episode”

Etymology and Latin linguistic rootsWord history and semantic evolutionAntonyms and related vocabulary

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