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Word of the Day – Phalanx

By January 2, 2021Word of the Day

Phalanx (noun)

fal-anks

A body of troops or things standing or moving in close formation.

Mid 16th century (denoting a body of Macedonian infantry): via Latin from Greek.

Example sentences

“A phalanx of reporters lined the street.”

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