Veganuary
Veganuary is a name for going vegan, or not eating or using animal products, for the month of January.
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The Most Surprisingly Serendipitous Words Of The Day
We’re back celebrating our Word of the Day! Because there’s plenty left to reminisce about from the last 10 years. In Part II of our lexical stroll down memory lane (see Part I, 1999–2008, here), we will be examining word selections from 2009–2018, unearthing serendipitous synchronicities and offering perspicacious perspectives into notable events and trends of the last decade. Oops, just kidding, because our first …
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Where Did The Acronyms POTUS And FLOTUS Come From?
The faster we move, the more abbreviations and acronyms we use, and when it comes to talking about the folks who reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—otherwise known as the White House—there are plenty of acronyms to choose from. The White House has always been home to POTUS (President of the United States). As we have yet to have a female or gay president, if the …
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you’re doing amazing, sweetie
If you ever need to let a friend know how awesome they are, tell them you're doing amazing, sweetie. The catchphrase comes from a 2007 episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. It spread on… -
Get High On This Smoking Slang
“One toke over the line . . .” That 1971 hit by the duo Brewer and Shipley was written as a paean to marijuana. On Last.fm, Tom Shipley commented, “‘When we wrote ‘One Toke Over the Line,’ I think we were one toke over the line.” Back in that day, marijuana was lumped in with all sorts of drugs deemed to be forbidden. But now, …
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News from September 20–September 26, 2025
Each week, we scan the latest headlines to spot words in action. From major news stories to pop culture buzz, this feature highlights language as it’s unfolding. Stories about stranded travelers, weird science, and Fat Bear Week all contributed to the vocabulary from this week’s news. aquaculture noun: the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed From the headlines: On the …
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What Does The Name “Mohammed” Mean?
For the last 14 years, Jack was the most common boy’s name in England and Wales. Last year, though, Oliver overtook Jack to take the top spot. There’s a more interesting story, though, in the statistics: over 7,000 newborn boys in Britain were given one of 12 variations of the name Mohammed, such as Muhammad or Mohammad. Combined, these forms place it in the top …
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“Climactic” vs. “Climatic”
There’s nothing worse than getting ensconced in a book that’s building up to a big moment … only to be interrupted and have to put it down before the most exciting part. Are you missing out on the climatic moment? Or was it the climactic scene that got disturbed before you could read it through? Although they look and sound alike, these two adjectives are …
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Celebrating 20 Years Of Word Of The Day!
It’s hard to believe, but this month marks 20 years of daily lexical morsels from Word of the Day. What started as a small audience of intrepid logophiles, who braved spotty dial-up connections for their quotidian word fix in 1999, has blossomed into a vibrant community of Word of the Day devotees, who bring context, conversation, inspiration, and personal connections to our selections every day. …
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I’m feeling lucky
I’m feeling lucky conveys hope for or optimism about a chance outcome, especially gambling. It is also the name of a Google search function. -
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one step ahead
One step ahead is an expression used to describe someone who or something that is more prepared, advanced, or skilled.
