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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster 10 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Build your vocabulary with Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day! Each day a Merriam-Webster editor offers insight into a fascinating new word -- explaining its meaning, current use, and little-known details about its origin.

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deportment Oct 14, 2026 00:01:56 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 14, 2026 is: deportment  \dih-PORT-munt\   noun Deportment refers to the way in which one conducts oneself especially in a formal setting. // The new students were instructed in proper dress and deportment. See the entry > Examples: "The scholarship goes to a junior nursing studen

abscond Oct 13, 2026 00:02:11 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 13, 2026 is: abscond  \ab-SKAHND\   verb To abscond is to leave, flee, or escape a place in secret and go into hiding. Often, someone is said to have absconded with something. // It was mid-semester, when fantasies about absconding from school and leaving the stress of exams behind abound. See th

nexus Oct 12, 2026 00:02:31 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 12, 2026 is: nexus  \NEK-sus\   noun A nexus is a relationship or connection between people or things. Nexus can also refer to a connected group or series or to the center or focus of something. // The cultural district serves as a nexus for art and cuisine. See the entry > Examples:

galore Oct 11, 2026 00:02:36 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 11, 2026 is: galore  \guh-LOR\   adjective Galore is an informal adjective that describes something as being in large numbers or amounts. It is always used postpositively, that is, after a noun. // The store promises bargains galore on Black Friday. See the entry > Examples: “The

Luddite Oct 10, 2026 00:02:30 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 10, 2026 is: Luddite  \LUH-dyte\   noun Luddite refers to someone who is opposed to change, and especially to technological change. // My friends call me a Luddite for refusing to use chat bots. See the entry > Examples: “Today, a Luddite is your grandparent who keeps looking at t

inscrutable Oct 9, 2026 00:01:35 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 9, 2026 is: inscrutable  \in-SKROO-tuh-bul\   adjective Inscrutable means "not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood." It often describes things that are mysterious or difficult to comprehend. // His professor wore an inscrutable expression throughout the oral exam. See the entry >

etiquette Oct 8, 2026 00:02:17 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 8, 2026 is: etiquette  \ET-ih-kut\   noun Etiquette refers to rules or customs that dictate what behavior is considered appropriate and expected in a particular setting. // Her failure to respond to the invitation was a serious breach of etiquette. See the entry > Examples: “My f

discreet Oct 7, 2026 00:02:09 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 7, 2026 is: discreet  \dih-SKREET\   adjective Discreet describes someone who is careful about not allowing something to be known or noticed by many people. It can also describe something that is not likely to be seen or noticed by many people. // She was always very discreet about her personal lif

regimen Oct 6, 2026 00:01:48 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 6, 2026 is: regimen  \REJ-uh-mun\   noun Regimen refers to a plan or set of rules about food, exercise, etc., designed to make someone become or stay healthy. // Sherry’s personal trainer started her on a workout regimen of 30 minutes on the treadmill followed by 30 minutes of weight training. Se

perseverate Oct 5, 2026 00:02:01 Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 5, 2026 is: perseverate  \per-SEV-uh-rayt\   verb To perseverate is to intently focus one's attention on a thought or thoughts. Perseverate can also mean "to recur or repeat continually." // They teach that there is no use in perseverating about past regrets. // Nervous thoughts perseverated in t

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