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#WordOfTheDay - PREPONE 1. VERB to bring forward to an earlier time collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: Collins “Word of the Day” graphic dated 22 March 2026, showing a blurred calendar page with the word “prepone” labeled as a verb with phonetic spelling, defined as bringing something forward to an earlier time, with “collinsdictionary.com | #SubmissionSundays” at the bottom.] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Prepone #SubmissionSundays

#WordOfTheDay - PERFORMATIVE 1. ADJECTIVE Performative acts or behaviour are intended to show how a person wants to be seen by others, rather than who they really are. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 21st March 2026. The background features a vivid sunset over calm coastal waters, with warm orange and pink hues reflecting across the sea and distant hills silhouetted on the horizon. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “performative” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “Performative acts or behaviour are intended to show how a person wants to be seen by others, rather than who they really are.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Performative #SlangSaturdays

Karaoke comes from Japanese... Let us know your karaoke song! #WordOfTheDay - KARAOKE 1. UNCOUTABLE N. Karaoke is a form of entertainment in which a machine plays the tunes of songs, and people take it in turns to sing the words. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 20th March 2026. The background shows three people singing karaoke together under colorful lighting, with one holding a microphone. The word “karaoke” appears in large letters, with “uncountable noun /ˌkæriˈəʊki/” above it. Below is the definition: “Karaoke is a form of entertainment in which a machine plays the tunes of songs, and people take it in turns to sing the words.” At the bottom: “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Karaoke #ForeignLanguageFridays

#WordOfTheDay - GROOVY 1. ADJECTIVE If you describe something as groovy, you mean that it is attractive, fashionable, or exciting. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 19th March 2026. The background features a wavy, abstract pattern in shades of green and beige. At the top, the text reads “Collins WORD OF THE DAY.” The word “groovy” appears prominently in large letters, with “adjective /ˈɡruːvi/” above it. Below is the definition: “[informal, old-fashioned] If you describe something as groovy, you mean that it is attractive, fashionable, or exciting.” At the bottom, the text reads “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays.] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Groovy #ThrowbackThursdays

#WordOfTheDay - EDACIOUS 1. ADJECTIVE [mainly humorous] devoted to eating; voracious; greedy collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 18 March 2026 featuring the word “edacious” (adjective) with phonetic spelling and the definition “devoted to eating; voracious; greedy.” The text appears over a photo of a chipmunk sitting on a wooden post, stuffing food into its cheeks with seeds and corn scattered nearby. At the bottom is “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Edacious #WordyWednesdays

#WordOfTheDay - CRAIC 1. SINGULAR N. [Irish] If you are talking about something that you did and you say 'the craic was great', or 'it was a good craic', you mean that you had a really good time, especially because everyone was talking, joking, and laughing. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 17th March 2026. The background shows a close-up of many green clover leaves filling the frame. The word “craic” appears in large letters with “variable noun /kræk/” above it. Below is the definition: “[Irish] If you are talking about something that you did and you say ‘the craic was great’, or ‘it was a good craic’, you mean that you had a really good time, especially because everyone was talking, joking, and laughing.” At the bottom is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #TrendingTuesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Craic #TrendingTuesdays

#WordOfTheDay - TRIUMPH 1. VARIABLE N. A triumph is a great success or achievement, often one that has been gained with a lot of skill or effort. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 16th March 2026. The background shows several shiny gold award statuettes displayed close together, with one in sharp focus in the foreground. The word “triumph” appears in large letters with “variable noun /ˈtraɪʌmf/” above it. Below is the definition: “A triumph is a great success or achievement, often one that has been gained with a lot of skill or effort.” At the bottom is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Triumph #MotivationMondays

#WordOfTheDay - ICK 1. EXCLAMATION an expression of disgust 2. NOUN a feeling of disgust (esp in the phrase give or get the ick) collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 14th March 2026. A woman sits on a couch holding a phone while looking disgusted at a man beside her who is talking animatedly with his hands. Over the image, the word “ick” appears in large letters with “noun /ɪk/” above it. Below is the definition: “a feeling of disgust (esp in the phrase give or get the ick).” At the bottom is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Ick #SlangSaturdays

#WordOfTheDay - JOIE DE VIVRE 1. UNCOUNTABLE N. Joie de vivre is a feeling of happiness and enjoyment of life. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 13th March 2026. The background shows the silhouette of a person outdoors at sunset, wearing glasses and raising one arm toward the sky, with sunlight flaring around them. The word “joie de vivre” appears in large letters with “uncountable noun” and its phonetic spelling above it. Below is the definition: “Joie de vivre is a feeling of happiness and enjoyment of life.” At the bottom is “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #JoieDeVivre #ForeignLanguageFridays

#WordOfTheDay - BAMBOOZLE 1. VERB To bamboozle someone means to confuse and often trick them. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 12th March 2026. The background shows the back of a person in a white T-shirt standing against a blue backdrop, with one hand raised to the back of their head as if scratching it in confusion. The word “bamboozle” appears in large letters with “verb” and its phonetic spelling above it. Below is the definition: “To bamboozle someone means to confuse and often trick them.” At the bottom is “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Bamboozle #ThrowbackThursdays

#WordOfTheDay - QUIDDITY 1. NOUN the essential nature of something collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 11th March 2026. The background shows white tulip flowers. The word “quiddity” appears in large letters with “noun” and its phonetic spelling above it. Below is the definition: “the essential nature of something.” At the bottom is “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Quiddity #WordyWednesdays

A Clumber Spaniel named Bruin won the Best in Show at @crufts! #WordOfTheDay - CLUMBER SPANIEL 1. NOUN Olympian means very powerful, large, or impressive. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 10th March 2026. The background shows a large Clumber spaniel standing on green grass. White text at the top reads “Collins Word of the Day.” The word “clumber spaniel” appears in large letters with its label “noun” and phonetic spelling above it. Below is the definition: “a type of thickset spaniel having a broad heavy head.” At the bottom is “collinsdictionary.com | #TrendingTuesday.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #ClumberSpaniel #TrendingTuesdays

#WordOfTheDay - PERSPECTIVE 1. COUNTABLE N. A particular perspective is a particular way of thinking about something, especially one that is influenced by your beliefs or experiences. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 9th March 2026. The background looks up through tall trees toward a blue sky. Centered text shows “perspective” (countable noun, /pəˈspektɪv/), defined as “a particular way of thinking about something, especially one influenced by your beliefs or experiences.” The footer reads “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Perspective #MotivationMondays

#WordOfTheDay - WIDDERSHINS 1. ADVERB [mainly Scottish] in the direction contrary to the apparent course of the sun; anticlockwise. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 8th March 2026. The background features a colorful abstract geometric pattern. Centered text shows “widdershins” (verb, /ˈwɪdəˌʃɪnz/), defined as “[mainly Scottish] in the direction contrary to the apparent course of the sun; anticlockwise.” The footer reads “collinsdictionary.com | #SubmissionSundays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Widdershins #SubmissionSundays

#WordOfTheDay - CHEUGY 1. ADJECTIVE no longer regarded as cool or fashionable collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 7th March 2026. The background shows a person standing in a garden wearing beige shorts, white socks, and sandals. Centered text displays the word “cheugy” (adjective, /ˈtʃuːɡi/), defined as “no longer regarded as cool or fashionable.” The footer reads “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Cheugy #SlangSaturdays

#WordOfTheDay - SOUVENIR 1. COUNTABLE N. A souvenir is something which you buy or keep to remind you of a holiday, place, or event. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 6th March 2026. The background shows colorful travel souvenirs and postcards from different cities, including London and New York. In the center, the word “souvenir” appears with its definition: “something you buy or keep to remind you of a holiday, place, or event.” At the bottom is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Souvenir #ForeignLanguageFridays

#WordOfTheDay - PERAMBULATE 1. VERB When someone perambulates, they walk about for pleasure. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 5th March 2026. The background shows a scenic coastal landscape with a sandy beach, blue ocean, and steep green mountains under a partly cloudy sky. A person wearing a red jacket and backpack is walking along the shoreline, leaving footprints in the sand. Centered in large white text is the word “perambulate,” labeled as a verb with phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “When someone perambulates, they walk about for pleasure.” At the top is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” and at the bottom is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Perambulate #ThrowbackThursdays

#WordOfTheDay - HAECCEITY 1. COUNTABLE N. the property that uniquely identifies an object collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 4th March 2026. The background shows a red flower above a sea of white flowers. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “haecceity” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “countable noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “the property that uniquely identifies an object.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Haecceity #WordyWednesdays

#WordOfTheDay - APERTURE 1. COUNTABLE N. An aperture is a narrow hole or gap. 2. COUNTABLE N. In photography, the aperture of a camera is the size of the hole through which light passes to reach the film. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 3rd March 2026. The background shows a beam of light through a small opening. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “aperture” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “countable noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “An aperture is a narrow hole or gap.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #TrendingTuesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Aperture #TrendingTuesdays

Meteorological spring began yesterday in the Northern Hemisphere! #WordOfTheDay - SPRING 1. VARIABLE N. Spring is the season between winter and summer when the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow again. collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/eng… [Image description: Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 2nd March 2026. The background shows bright yellow daffodils with long green stems set against a clear blue sky. Centered white text reads “spring,” labeled as a variable noun with phonetic spelling /sprɪŋ/, and defined as: “Spring is the season between winter and summer when the weather becomes warmer and plants start to grow again.” The header reads “Collins Word of the Day,” and the footer reads “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMonday.””] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Spring #MotivationMonday