Master English one word at a time. World of Words provides a daily English word with its precise meaning, pronunciation, and practical usage examples to help you build a powerful vocabulary.
A postern is a small back gate or side entrance, often tucked away from the main path. Medieval castles used posterns for discreet arrivals and escapes, giving the word an air of secrecy and strategy. Even today, it sounds like the entrance to some hidden place.
Example: The queen's supporters snuck her through an unguarded postern into the nearby forest.
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Ubiquitous things seem to be everywhere at once. Some are so common you barely notice them until you stop and look: smartphones in people's hands, coffee shops on every corner, electric scooters zipping down city streets. If you can't escape it, it's probably ubiquitous.
Example: QR codes have become a ubiquitous part of the shopping experience.
