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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

108 episodes · 9 with AI analysis

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Topics · top 10

Etymology and word origins×4Yiddish etymology and linguistic originsEnglish language borrowing from other languagesWord meaning evolution and semantic shiftCard games and historical social observationTelegraph operators and chess historyGerman language influence on EnglishUnwanted commentary and social behaviorHistorical chess documentationLatin language influence on English

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Apr 13, 2026

kibitzer

Yiddish etymology and linguistic originsEnglish language borrowing from other languagesWord meaning evolution and semantic shift
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Apr 11, 2026

subterfuge

Etymology and word originsLatin language influence on EnglishSynonyms for deception and fraud
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Apr 12, 2026

recondite

Vocabulary development for professionalsMedical school prerequisites and STEM educationLatin etymology and word origins
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Apr 10, 2026

glaucous

Etymology and word originsColor descriptors in botanyPlant and fruit characteristics
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Apr 8, 2026

panache

Word etymology and linguistic historyFrench language influence on English vocabularyClassical literature and cultural references
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Apr 1, 2026

shenanigans

Etymology and word originsSemantic evolution and meaning shiftsGenerational differences in behavior and entertainment
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Mar 1, 2026

paean

Etymology and word originsClassical Greek language influence on EnglishLiterary vocabulary and usage
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Mar 2, 2026

exhilarate

Word etymology and Latin originsEnglish spelling challenges and mnemonicsPassive voice usage in English
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Feb 28, 2026

congruous

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