Today's Word of the Day:
Ballad
/ˈbæləd/
Noun
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
October 10th, 2026
Previous Word of the Days:
Longship
/ˈlɒŋʃɪp/
Noun
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.
October 9th, 2026
Compiler
/kəmˈpaɪlə/
Noun
(software) A computer program that transforms source code into object code.
October 8th, 2026
Derailleur
/dɪˈɹeɪl(j)ə/
Noun
A mechanism on a bicycle wheel used while cycling to move the bicycle chain from one sprocket (gear) to another, to change speeds. [from early 20th c.]
October 7th, 2026