Word of the Day

Blowsy (adj) blow-see (of a woman) coarse, untidy, and red-faced. Early 17th century: from obsolete…

Strident (adj) stri-dunt (of a sound) loud and harsh; grating. Presenting a point of view,…

Flophouse (noun) (US informal) flop-hows A doss house. (more…)

Olfactory (adj) ol-fak-tor-ee Relating to the sense of smell. Mid 17th century: from Latin olfactare…

Sartorial (adj) sar-tor-ee-ul Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress. Early 19th century: from…

Aplomb (noun) a-plom Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. Late 18th century…

Espouse (verb) es-pows Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life) Late Middle…

Codicil (noun) kod-i-sil An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or…

Gamine (adj) ga-meen (of a girl) attractively boyish. Late 19th century: French, feminine of gamin…