Word of the Day

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 13. Garage Sale Day Today’s word is fuel, spelled f-u-e-l. fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ ●○○ verb Something that fuels a feeling or a type of behavior increases it or makes it stronger The criticism she has faced has only fueled her determination to succeed. The strong economy has fueled the construction of new homes. The rapid promotion of the direc...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 12. World Elephant Day Today’s word is to-do. to-ˈdo list noun [C usually singular] a list of things to do Calling the plumber is on my to-do list. Each day I try to mark off as many items on my to-do list as possible. Nebraska isn't at the top of most tourists' to-do lists. These issues may not be at the top of the new president's to-...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 11. Son and Daughter Day Today’s word is essay, spelled e-s-s-a-y. essay /eˈseɪ/ verb [transitive] formal to attempt to do something There is no hint as to which of the approaches essayed in this book will prove most useful. He had been in gymnastics for some time before he even considered essaying that move. will essay a dramatic role...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 10. World Lion Day Today’s word is draw, spelled d-r-a-w. draw /drɔː $ drɒː/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense drew /druː/, past participle drawn /drɔːn $ drɒːn/) draw up phrasal verb draw something ↔ up to prepare a written document, such as a list or contract Draw up a list of all the things you want to do. The lawyers drew up a contract ov...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 9. Book Lovers Day Today’s word is fashion, spelled f-a-s-h-i-o-n. fashion /ˈfæʃən/ ●○○ verb [transitive] to make something using your hands He fashioned a hat for himself from/out of newspaper. She fashioned an elaborate sculpture out of newspapers and glue. He fashioned a box from a few old pieces of wood. Jamie could take a piece of...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 8. International Cat Day Today’s word is ship, spelled s-h-i-p. ship /ʃɪp/ ●○○ verb (shipped, shipping) to send goods somewhere by ship, plane, truck etc A new engine was shipped over from the US. We ship books out to New York every month. Your order is expected to ship soon. Test-by-mail kits require users to purchase a kit, take a sa...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 7. Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day Today’s word is weather, spelled w-e-a-t-h-e-r. weather /ˈweðə $ -ər/ verb [transitive] to come through a very difficult situation safely She weathered a few professional setbacks this year. They weathered a terrible storm while at sea. He has weathered the criticism well. The company weathere...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 5. India Pale Ale Day Today’s word is muscle, spelled m-u-s-c-l-e. muscle /ˈmʌsəl/ verb Merriam-Webster: to move or force by or as if by muscular effort They muscled him out of the office. They muscled the heavy boxes onto the truck. They muscled the furniture up the stairs. to force your way into a place or situation Starks muscled hi...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 4. Assistance Dog Day Today’s word is pool, spelled p-o-o-l. pool /puːl/ verb [transitive] to combine your money, ideas, skills etc with those of other people so that you can all use them The kids pooled their money to buy their parents a wedding anniversary gift. The students worked together, pooling their knowledge. Why don't we get...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 3. Watermelon Day Today’s word is dash, spelled d-a-s-h. dash /dæʃ/ ●●○ verb [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to go or run somewhere very quickly Olive dashed into the room, grabbed her bag, and ran out again. She dashed down the hallway to the bathroom. People were dashing inside to get out of the rain. dash somebody’s hopes...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 2. Ice Cream Sandwich Day Today’s word is zoom, spelled z-o-o-m. zoom /zuːm/ verb [intransitive] informal to go somewhere or do something very quickly SYN whizz, zip A fire engine zoomed past us. The work was really easy and I was able to zoom through it in a couple of hours. They got in the car and zoomed away. The group of bicycle ra...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for August 1. Raspberry Cream Pie Day Today’s word is prioritize, spelled p-r-i-o-r-i-t-i-z-e. prioritize (also prioritise British English) /praɪˈɒrətaɪz $ -ˈɔːr-/ ●○○ verb [transitive] to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first Merriam-Webster: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 31. Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day Today’s word is pack, spelled p-a-c-k. pack /pæk/ verb to come or bring together in large numbers or to fill a space Thousands of fans are packing into the stadium. Fans packed the stadium to watch the final game. The people on the bus were packed (together) like sardines (= there were many of them v...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 29. Rain Day Today’s word is culture shock, spelled c-u-l-t-u-r-e shock. culture shock /ˈkʌl.tʃər ˌʃɑːk/ ●○○ noun [singular, uncountable] the feeling of being confused or anxious that you get when you visit a foreign country or a place that is very different from the one you are used to Merriam-Webster: a sense of confusion and uncertain...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 28. Milk Chocolate Day Today’s word is top, spelled t-o-p. top /tɒp $ tɑːp/ ●○○ verb (topped, topping) [transitive] to be higher than a particular amount Their profits have reportedly topped £1,000,000 this year. Donations are expected to top $1,000,000 by the end of the month. to be the most important, most successful, etc. She tops eve...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 27. Take Your Houseplant For A Walk Day Today’s word is migration, spelled m-i-g-r-a-t-i-o-n. migration /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/ ●○○ noun [countable, uncountable] when large numbers of people go to live in another area or country, especially in order to find work There was a mass migration of poverty-stricken farmers into the cities. He argues that...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 26. Coffee Milk Shake Day Today’s word is belt, spelled b-e-l-t. belt / belt/ verb belt something ↔ out to sing very loudly and with enthusiasm I knew how to belt out a song and win over an audience. She was belting out old Broadway favorites. tighten your belt informal to try to spend less money than you used to Businesses were tighteni...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 26. Wine and Cheese Day Today’s word is immigrant, spelled i-m-m-i-g-r-a-n-t. immigrant /ˈɪməɡrənt/ ●●○ noun [countable] someone who enters another country to live there permanently an illegal immigrant a new wave of immigrants from the Middle East Two thirds of legal immigrants to the country came from Europe and Canada. Millions of imm...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 24. Tequila Day Today’s word is price, spelled p-r-i-c-e. price /praɪs/ ●●○ verb [transitive] to decide the price of something that is for sale Tickets are priced at £75 each. The food was good and reasonably priced. price sb out phrasal verb to make someone unable to buy or pay for something because the price is too high The high rents...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 22. Hammock Day Today’s word is gadget, spelled g-a-d-g-e-t. gadget /ˈɡædʒɪt/ noun [countable] a small, useful, and cleverly-designed machine or tool He showed her several electronic gadgets, such as a watch that you can use as a phone. A sales assistant was demonstrating several kitchen gadgets to a crowd of shoppers. It's a clever litt...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 21. Junk Food Day Today’s word is gun, spelled g-u-n. gun /ɡʌn/ verb (gunned, gunning) be gunning for something informal to be trying very hard to obtain something He’s gunning for your job. Irwin is gunning for his third straight championship. Virginian Eric Cantor, the second-ranking Republican in the House and one of the conservative...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 20. Lollipop Day Today’s word is appliance, spelled a-p-p-l-i-a-n-c-e. appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ noun [countable] a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a washing machine Don't plug in an electrical appliance with wet hands - you could get an electric shock. Are all of the ki...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 19. Get Out of the Doghouse Day Today’s word is tank, spelled t-a-n-k. tank /tæŋk/ verb [intransitive] to suddenly begin to have serious problems, especially by falling a lot in price, value, etc. Car exports in the year to April tanked 23 percent. He bought a stock that quickly tanked. Car buying tanked as Saturn's first car rolled off...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 18. Mandela Day Today’s word is device, spelled d-e-v-i-c-e. device /dɪˈvaɪs/ ●●○ noun [countable] a machine or tool that does a special job SYN gadget Rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings. The store sells TVs, VCRs, and other electronic devices. Have life-saving devices near the pool, such as...

You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for July 17. World Emoji Day Today’s word is channel, spelled c-h-a-n-n-e-l. channel /ˈtʃænl/ ●○○ verb [transitive] to control and direct something such as money or energy towards a particular purpose SYN direct A lot of money has been channeled into cancer research. Most of his energy was channeled into writing and lecturing. He channeled millio...