Few moments get a crowd cheering louder than a hat trick. ⚽ Our #WordOfTheDay refers to three goals scored by one player in game. Share with someone who is holding their breath to see a hat trick in person!
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Today's #WordOfTheDay is hat trick.
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False nine is a role that keeps opponents guessing from start to finish.⚽ Today's #WordOfTheDay refers to a soccer forward who drops into midfield to pull defenders out of position. Share this with the friend who's always explaining formations during the match!
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After a day of rain, the dog park was so quaggy that even the pups stayed out of the mud. 🌧️ Our #WordOfTheDay means marshy or boggy. Know someone who doesn't mind a muddy trail.
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If someone never misses their sunrise run, they might just be a votary of the early-morning routine. 🏃♀️ Today's #WordOfTheDay refers to a person devoted to a subject or pursuit. Share this with the votary in your life.
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While job hunting, I ran into an old college friend who mentioned his company was hiring for my dream role, which felt serendipitous! Today's #WordOfTheDay means "beneficial or favorable through luck or chance." The word ultimately traces back to Serendip, an old name for Sri Lanka. Share this with someone who appreciates happy accidents!🙂
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I was excited when my favorite soccer team announced they'd hired a new gaffer ahead of the season. Gaffer is the #WordOfTheDay. In British English, it means the coach or manager of a sports team. The word once meant "old man" and is thought to come from a shortened form of godfather. Send this to a friend who thinks they could manage their favorite team better!
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After a long, exhausting day, I was more than ready to retreat to my snuggery with a blanket, a book, and a cup of tea. Our #WordOfTheDay refers to a cozy, comfortable room meant for relaxing. As the name suggests, it's built from snug and emphasizes warmth and comfort above all else. Share this with a homebody. 🏠
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My dad is always cracking jokes, but au fond he's one of the kindest people I know. Today's #WordOfTheDay is a French phrase meaning "basically" or "deep down" and points to someone's true nature beneath the surface. What other French expressions have made their way into English? 🇫🇷
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Whenever I'm facing a big decision, I turn to my sister. She's a wellspring of advice and encouragement. 🫶This #WordOfTheDay means "a source or supply of anything." The word originally referred to the source of a natural spring before taking on a figurative meaning. Share this with someone who has been a wellspring of support in your life.
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After a difficult experience with a former roommate, I became chary of signing a lease with someone new. Today's #WordOfTheDay means "wary or cautious." While wary often suggests guarding against danger, chary usually emphasizes a careful or reluctant approach. Do you know any other words that rhyme and have related meanings?
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What words are making headlines this week? We’re tracking the language shaping our news. Check out #ThisWeekInWords here! 📰 dictionary.com/articles/news-…
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