Today's Word of the Day:
Lime
/laɪm/
Verb
(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
May 27th, 2026
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Portmanteau
/pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/
Noun
(linguistics) A word formed by putting two words together and thereby their meaning.
May 26th, 2026
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