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.
behavior or performance like that of a traveling knight
Errantry refers to behavior that's like a traveling knight. This poetic word comes from a Latin term meaning "journey." It's a fitting word to describe your wanderlust (armor optional).
to bark or yelp noisily or foolishly
Kyoodle means "to bark or yelp noisily," imitating the sound of a dog. It's potentially related to another canine word: coyote. When you're trying to sleep in, a kyoodle is the last thing you want to hear (besides maybe a leaf blower).
a blinker or turn signal on a vehicle
Trafficator is a term for a turn signal on a vehicle. Originally used in British English, it harks back to a time when cars had little arms that popped out to indicate a turn. Who knew turn signals could be so interesting?
to denounce, condemn, or prohibit something
Proscribe means "to denounce or prohibit something," especially by law. It was first recorded in Middle English, where it referred to announcing the name of a condemned person. Talk about a reputation ruiner!
gray or pearl-gray
Griseous is a fancy way of saying something is gray. This word comes from Latin and adds a poetic touch to any description of art, weather, or fashion.
