Eid al-Fitr , proper n :
(Islam) The religious celebration at the end of Ramadan, on the first day of the tenth month of the Muslim lunar calendar. For many Muslims, Eid al-Fitr falls on this day in 2016. Eid mubarak from all of us at the English Wiktionary!
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
trousseau: Word of the day for July 5, 2016
trousseau , n :
The clothes and linen, etc., that a bride collects for her wedding and married life. (obsolete) A bundle.
The clothes and linen, etc., that a bride collects for her wedding and married life. (obsolete) A bundle.
Monday, 4 July 2016
sparerib: Word of the day for July 4, 2016
sparerib , n :
A cut of meat including the rib bones. Today, which is Independence Day in the United States, is also celebrated as National Barbecued Spareribs Day by some.
A cut of meat including the rib bones. Today, which is Independence Day in the United States, is also celebrated as National Barbecued Spareribs Day by some.
Sunday, 3 July 2016
push factor: Word of the day for July 3, 2016
push factor , n :
A factor that encourages one to leave one's current home, region, country, organization, or religion.
A factor that encourages one to leave one's current home, region, country, organization, or religion.
Saturday, 2 July 2016
devoir: Word of the day for July 2, 2016
devoir , n :
(archaic, often in plural) Duty, business; something that one must do.
(archaic, often in plural) Duty, business; something that one must do.
Friday, 1 July 2016
jorum: Word of the day for July 1, 2016
jorum , n :
(countable) A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages). (countable, figuratively) A large quantity. (countable, uncountable) The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel.
(countable) A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages). (countable, figuratively) A large quantity. (countable, uncountable) The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel.
Thursday, 30 June 2016
coop: Word of the day for June 30, 2016
coop , n :
A basket, pen or enclosure for birds. A wickerwork basket (kipe) or other enclosure for catching fish. (figuratively, slang) A narrow place of confinement, a cage; a jail, a prison. […] The animated comedy film Chicken Run was released in the UK on this day in 2000.
A basket, pen or enclosure for birds. A wickerwork basket (kipe) or other enclosure for catching fish. (figuratively, slang) A narrow place of confinement, a cage; a jail, a prison. […] The animated comedy film Chicken Run was released in the UK on this day in 2000.
Wednesday, 29 June 2016
bentwood: Word of the day for June 29, 2016
bentwood , n :
(woodworking, countable and uncountable) Also attributive. Lengths of wood that have been made pliable by heating with steam and then bent into the appropriate shape (to make furniture, ships' hulls, etc.). (countable) An object, especially a piece of furniture, made from bentwood.
(woodworking, countable and uncountable) Also attributive. Lengths of wood that have been made pliable by heating with steam and then bent into the appropriate shape (to make furniture, ships' hulls, etc.). (countable) An object, especially a piece of furniture, made from bentwood.
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
night-biter: Word of the day for June 28, 2016
night-biter , n :
An animal, especially an insect such as a mosquito, that bites during the night.
An animal, especially an insect such as a mosquito, that bites during the night.
Monday, 27 June 2016
from pillar to post: Word of the day for June 27, 2016
from pillar to post , adv :
(idiomatic) From one place (or person, or task) to another; hither and thither. Today marks the start of The Championships at Wimbledon, UK, in 2016.
(idiomatic) From one place (or person, or task) to another; hither and thither. Today marks the start of The Championships at Wimbledon, UK, in 2016.
Sunday, 26 June 2016
shark bait: Word of the day for June 26, 2016
shark bait , n :
(humorous) One who has been or is likely to be attacked by a shark. (humorous, by extension) One who is in a precarious or vulnerable position; a dead duck. (Australia, colloquial) A lone swimmer or surfer far from shore, a shark baiter. […] Shark Week, a annual series of TV programmes about sharks on the Discovery Channel, starts today in 2016.
(humorous) One who has been or is likely to be attacked by a shark. (humorous, by extension) One who is in a precarious or vulnerable position; a dead duck. (Australia, colloquial) A lone swimmer or surfer far from shore, a shark baiter. […] Shark Week, a annual series of TV programmes about sharks on the Discovery Channel, starts today in 2016.
Saturday, 25 June 2016
Brexit: Word of the day for June 25, 2016
Brexit , n :
(Britain, politics) The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. On 23 June 2016 at the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, British voters opted to take their nation out of the European Union.
(Britain, politics) The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. On 23 June 2016 at the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, British voters opted to take their nation out of the European Union.
Friday, 24 June 2016
arborescent: Word of the day for June 24, 2016
arborescent , adj :
Like a tree; having a structure or appearance similar to that of a tree; branching. (philosophy) Marked by insistence on totalizing principles, binarism and dualism (as opposed to the rhizome theory).
Like a tree; having a structure or appearance similar to that of a tree; branching. (philosophy) Marked by insistence on totalizing principles, binarism and dualism (as opposed to the rhizome theory).
Thursday, 23 June 2016
sexuality: Word of the day for June 23, 2016
sexuality , n :
That which is characterized or distinguished by sex. […] Sexual orientation. Sexual identity, gender. American sexologist Alfred Kinsey was born on this day in 1894.
That which is characterized or distinguished by sex. […] Sexual orientation. Sexual identity, gender. American sexologist Alfred Kinsey was born on this day in 1894.
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
hoon: Word of the day for June 22, 2016
hoon , n :
(Australia, New Zealand, slang) A hooligan, a lout; specifically, a person who drives excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly; a street drag racer often driving heavily customized cars. […] On this day in 2001, The Fast and the Furious, the first film in the Fast and the Furious franchise, went on general release in the USA.
(Australia, New Zealand, slang) A hooligan, a lout; specifically, a person who drives excessively quickly, loudly or irresponsibly; a street drag racer often driving heavily customized cars. […] On this day in 2001, The Fast and the Furious, the first film in the Fast and the Furious franchise, went on general release in the USA.
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
contumacy: Word of the day for June 21, 2016
contumacy , n :
(chiefly Christianity and law) Disobedience, resistance to authority. Edward Snowden, an American former government contractor who leaked classified information from the U.S. National Security Agency, was born on this day in 1983.
(chiefly Christianity and law) Disobedience, resistance to authority. Edward Snowden, an American former government contractor who leaked classified information from the U.S. National Security Agency, was born on this day in 1983.
Monday, 20 June 2016
economical with the truth: Word of the day for June 20, 2016
economical with the truth , adj :
(idiomatic, euphemistic) Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.
(idiomatic, euphemistic) Not telling the whole truth, especially in order to present a false image of a situation; untruthful; lying. Often used with sarcasm or satire.
Sunday, 19 June 2016
dad dancing: Word of the day for June 19, 2016
dad dancing , n :
The making of embarrassing flamboyant dance moves to pop music by middle-aged men. In many countries, Father's Day is celebrated today in 2016 (the third Sunday in June).
The making of embarrassing flamboyant dance moves to pop music by middle-aged men. In many countries, Father's Day is celebrated today in 2016 (the third Sunday in June).
Saturday, 18 June 2016
mandilion: Word of the day for June 18, 2016
mandilion , n :
A loose outer garment resembling a cassock or coat, often sleeveless, worn by soldiers over armour or by menservants as a type of overcoat. Milan Fashion Week for menswear begins today in 2016.
A loose outer garment resembling a cassock or coat, often sleeveless, worn by soldiers over armour or by menservants as a type of overcoat. Milan Fashion Week for menswear begins today in 2016.
Friday, 17 June 2016
chyron: Word of the day for June 17, 2016
chyron , n :
(television) A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content.
(television) A set of graphics or words at the bottom of a television screen, sometimes unrelated to the current viewing content.
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