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.
toothless or having only few teeth
"Edentate" means toothless or having few teeth, a term fit for animals like anteaters, or for those gaps left by a missing tooth. It’s a quirky word to describe creatures that manage just fine without a full set of pearly whites!
blue denim
"Dungaree" is another word for that trusty blue denim we all love. Its name is thought to come from a village in India named Dongri, where the sturdy fabric was first produced. So the next time you slip into your favorite jeans, you can thank dungaree for keeping you stylish!
to produce a litter of pigs
"Farrow" is the term for when a pig gives birth to a litter of piglets. This farming term has roots in Old English, making it as practical as it is cute. Who wouldn't love a word for piglet production?
adapted for seizing, grasping, or taking hold of something
"Prehensile" refers to something adapted for grasping or holding, like a monkey’s tail or an elephant’s trunk. From the Latin word meaning "to seize," it’s all about that perfect grip. So next time you grab onto something, think of your prehensile skills in action!
very cold; icy
"Gelid" is a word to describe something intensely cold or icy. It can be used both figuratively and literally to send shivers down your spine. Stay bundled up during those gelid winter days!
