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Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 139 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsLanguage LearningEducation |
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 14, 2025 is: utopia \yoo-TOH-pee-uh\ noun Utopia refers to an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect; a utopia is a place of ideal perfection. // It’s a nice plac... more
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 13, 2025 is: penultimate \pih-NUL-tuh-mut\ adjective Penultimate means "occurring immediately before the last one," or in other words, "next to last." A formal adjective, it is always used before the noun... more
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 12, 2025 is: imprimatur \im-pruh-MAH-toor\ noun Imprimatur is a formal word that refers to explicit approval or permission. // Though not an official project of the theater, the drama festival has its imp... more
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 11, 2025 is: languid \LANG-gwid\ adjective Something described as languid shows or has very little energy, force, or activity. // We paddled at a languid pace, in no hurry to arrive at our picnic destinat... more
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This was a very smart way of daily teaching us new english words! Cheers from Brazil! 🇧🇷
This is delightful! I love being able to recognize words that are new to me and be able more to use them and use words that I haven’t used for decades. Thanks!
As a septuagenarian logophile in 5+ languages, this podcast is a short highlight of my day, especially when it delves into etymologies and linguistic evolution. Keep up this excellently produced podcast. It should be required listening at the beginning of every English class daily throughout the English-speaking world.
I really started listening to this podcast because I thought I’d hear more words I didn’t know and then learn how to use them. But that only seems to happen once every week or two. Sometimes it’s nice to hear a different definition for a word I thought I already knew or learn about the morphology of the word, but then the podcast isn’t long enough to really get deep into it. There are other podcasts I listen to about linguistics. So for me, this one just mostly got to be a waste of time. Genera... more
It’s nice to hear familiar words and also words I have never heard of at times. I find Peter to be most interesting and witty as heck, love it.
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A daily exploration of vocabulary, focusing on one word at a time, is central to the content. Each episode unpacks a chosen word's definition, usage examples, and etymology, offering listeners not only a deep understanding of the word but also its contextual application in various literary and everyday situations. Notably, the host accentuates connections between words and their historical roots, enriching the listener's appreciation for language and its evolution through time. This podcast stands out due to its approachable format and the educational insights provided, making it a rewarding experience for anyone interested in expanding their linguistic prowess.
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