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.
characterized by clear perception or understanding
Lucid means "characterized by clear perception or understanding," and it can also describe vivid dreams. It comes from a Latin term meaning "clear or full of light." Whether you're making a point or wandering through a dream, lucid moments always cut through the fog.
a video of someone eating large amounts of food, often while speaking to the viewer as if sharing a meal
A mukbang is a video where hosts eat large quantities of food while interacting with viewers as if they're sharing a meal. The word comes from a blend of two Korean terms meaning "to eat" and "broadcast." It's a feast for both the eyes and the algorithm.
a wailing spirit in Irish folklore seen or heard as a sign a family member will soon die
A banshee is a wailing spirit from Irish legend, known for signaling the impending death of a family member. The word comes from Irish, translating to "woman of a fairy mound." This eerie figure is the stuff legends (and nightmares) are made of!
a businessperson with great wealth or influence
A tycoon is a businessperson with great wealth or influence. It entered English from a Japanese term meaning "great prince," and was originally used to describe shoguns. Now the word has traded battlefields for boardrooms, but the power plays remain.
to send out a flash or beam of light
To gleam means "to send out a flash or beam of light." The word traces back to Old English and is related to other words for shining light, such as "glimmer" and "glint." From sunlight catching a diamond ring to a spark in someone's eye, something that gleams never goes unnoticed.
