Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 26, 2020 is: See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 6, 2020 is: oleaginous \oh-lee-AJ-uh-nus\ adjective 1 : resembling or having the properties of oil : oily ; also : containing or producing oil 2 : marked by an offensively ingratiating manner or quality Examples: The clerk's charm is in the eye of the beholder: where some see a quick smile and ready compliment, others see an oleaginous demeanor. "The ant...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 5, 2020 is: filch \FILCH\ verb : to steal secretly or casually Examples: "Last November, thieves broke into a jewel room at the Royal Palace in Dresden, Germany, and took off with an array of precious jewelry…. One piece they failed to filch , however, was the Dresden Green, an elaborate diamond hat pin crafted around an extremely rare, almond-shaped cel...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 4, 2020 is: albeit \awl-BEE-it\ conjunction : even though : although Examples: Kara's big break as an actress came in a big-budget Academy Award-nominated movie, albeit in a minor role where she played a hotel clerk. "He admitted hitting a home run at Wrigley was 'a dream come true,' albeit with a big twist. Originally the dream had him wearing a Cubs un...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 3, 2020 is: rectitudinous \rek-tuh-TOO-duh-nus\ adjective 1 : characterized by the quality of being honest and morally correct 2 : piously self-righteous Examples: The senatorial candidate's supporters insist that he is possessed of a rectitudinous character and a spotless record. "In a personal boycott of the Mongol regime, with its prejudicial attitude...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 2, 2020 is: perquisite \PER-kwuh-zut\ noun 1 : a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages; especially : one expected or promised 2 : gratuity , tip 3 : something held or claimed as an exclusive right or possession Examples: One of the job's perquisites is use of a company car. "American consumers want choices, employers like using...