Word of the Day
Expand your vocabulary with our daily featured words. Each word includes pronunciation, definition, examples, and etymology.
Serendipity
ser-en-dip-i-ty•noun
Definition
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
Example
"Finding that rare book in the thrift store was pure serendipity."
Etymology
Coined by Horace Walpole in 1754, from the Persian fairy tale "The Three Princes of Serendip"
Recent Words
Ephemeral
ih-fem-er-uhl•adjective
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
"The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks each spring."
Ubiquitous
yoo-bik-wi-tuhs•adjective
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society."
Cacophony
kuh-kof-uh-nee•noun
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
"The cacophony of car horns and construction noise filled the city streets."
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