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.
a cold, dry, wind common in southern France and neighboring regions.
"Mistral" is a strong, cold northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhône Valley in France. This word brings the refreshing and powerful force of nature to your vocabulary.
"Ergo" is a Latin word meaning "therefore." It’s often used to draw conclusions from preceding statements, making your arguments more cogent and logical.
anything that enters or irritates the eye and causes blinking.
Ever had something tiny get in your eye and cause irritation? That little annoyance is called an "eyewinker." It's a whimsical word for something we've all experienced but never knew had a name!
"Dumbledore" is an old English term for a bumblebee. The word evokes the buzzing and bustling energy of these industrious insects and adds a whimsical touch to your vocabulary.
to interlock, as or like the fingers of both hands.
When you interdigitate, you literally interlock your fingers with clasped hands. The word can also be used figuratively to describe things that fit seamlessly together. Just know thy audience when using it, it's a bit...dated.
