Today's Word of the Day:

Sphexish /ˈsfɛksɪʃ/ Adjective

(philosophy) Of animal behaviour: deterministic, preprogrammed. [from 1982]

May 16th, 2026

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Courtship /ˈkɔːt.ʃɪp/ Noun

(countable, uncountable) The act of paying court, that is, demonstrating such politeness and respect as is traditionally given at a court (“a formal assembly of a sovereign's retinue”).

May 15th, 2026

Lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ Noun

(uncountable) Backache of the lumbar region or lower back, which can be caused by muscle strain or a slipped disc.

May 14th, 2026

Clad /klæd/ Verb

(archaic) simple past and past participle of clothe

May 13th, 2026