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 person who mends shoes
A cobbler is a person who repairs shoes, a craft dating back centuries. This sturdy word also conjures delicious images of fruit-filled desserts. Ready to cobble together some fun with this versatile word? Step to it then!
full of or containing light breezes
"Zephyrean" describes something relating to a light, gentle breeze, inspired by Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind. This airy word brings a refreshing breath to your vocabulary. Ready to feel the zephyrean touch?
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism
A diatribe is a forceful and bitter verbal attack. From Greek roots meaning "to spend time," it originally referred to prolonged discourse. Ready to channel your inner orator and let those diatribes fly? We're already feeling sorry for the listeners.
to look about or stare with great curiosity
When you rubberneck, you stare with curiosity, often at something out of the ordinary. This fun term conjures images of heads turning on stretchy, rubbery necks that go the distance to catch a glimpse of something or hear other people's conversations.
a Spanish opera having spoken dialogue and often a satirically treated, topical theme
A zarzuela is a Spanish theatrical genre blending music, dance, spoken word, and often a good dose of humor. Ready to chuckle through the zarzuela’s delightful antics?
