Word of the Day
Learn a new word every day! The Dictionary.com team of language experts carefully selects each Word of the Day to add some panache to your vocabulary.
spirited; courageous
"Mettlesome" means "full of spirit and courage." Whether you're facing a challenge or just tackling the day, this word is perfect for describing your fearless approach to life. Keep that fire burning!
to move joltingly or roughly up and down; bounce
To jounce refers to moving in a sudden, jolting way like jouncing in your car if you hit a bump or a pothole. Next time something shakes you up a bit, let jounce describe the wild ride!
a foot defense with solid metal toe and heel pieces
A sabaton is the armored boot worn by medieval knights. Whether you're walking through history or just stepping up your vocabulary game, sabaton is a word that adds some serious medieval flair to your lexicon!
serving to expound, set forth, or explain
Expository refers to writing or speech intended to explain or describe something. From school essays to news reports, expository language helps break things down for clarity — let’s make explaining things a breeze!
in exactly the same words; word for word
"Verbatim" means "in exactly the same words" — so no paraphrasing allowed! Whether you're quoting someone or nailing a speech, verbatim will keep you on point with precision. Word for word, it’s a handy one!
