Today's Word of the Day:
Portmanteau
/pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/
Noun
(linguistics) A word formed by putting two words together and thereby their meaning.
May 26th, 2026
Previous Word of the Days:
Suboptimal
/sʌbˈɑptɪməl/
Adjective
Worse than optimal; of less than the highest standard or quality.
May 25th, 2026
Nonpareil
/nɒnpəˈɹeɪ(l)/
Adjective
(frequently postpositive) Unequalled, unrivalled; unique. [from 15th c.]
May 24th, 2026
Rebus
/ˈɹiːbəs/
Noun
An arrangement of pictures, symbols, or words representing phrases or words, especially as a word puzzle.
May 23rd, 2026