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Why Dictionary.com chose bon mot
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- First recorded in 1725–35.
- From French, meaning “good word;” mot is related to the word motto.
EXAMPLES OF BON MOT
- Her bon mot about the movie star’s red-carpet style went viral.
- The interview was full of clever insights and the occasional bon mot.
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- First recorded in 1665–75 and meant “an expert in Indian history and philosophy.”
- From Sanskrit paṇḍita, meaning “a scholar or wise person.”
EXAMPLES OF PUNDIT
- Sports pundits debated the coaching decision for hours after the game.
- The political pundit predicted a shift in voter sentiment weeks before the polls.
ao dai
noun
a traditional Vietnamese outfit with a long slit tunic worn over wide trousers
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- First recorded in 1960–1970.
- From Vietnamese áo dài, meaning “long garment.”
EXAMPLES OF AO DAI
- In old photos, his grandmother always wore a formal, dark ao dai.
- A tailor spent a week perfecting the fit of her custom ao dai.
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