Today's Word of the Day:
Longship
/ˈlɒŋʃɪp/
Noun
A type of naval vessel made by the Vikings.
October 9th, 2026
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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
Pibling
/ˈpɪblɪŋ/
Noun
(rare) Used especially as a gender-neutral term: the sibling or sibling-in-law of one's parent; one’s uncle or aunt. [from 21st c.]
October 6th, 2026