Ring in Spring with "Floriferous"

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March 20, 2026 Word of the Day floriferous [flaw-rif-er-uhs] adjective: producing blossoms or bearing flowers Explanation Floriferous describes something that bears flowers, especially when they're abundant or particularly striking. A meadow in full bloom, a window box bursting with color, or even a houseplant showing off its first buds can all be called floriferous. It's a great word to celebrate spring flowers. Example: Every spring, her garden becomes a floriferous display of purple, yellow, and red. See Full Definition Featured Article Words All Book Lovers Should Add to Their Lingo Library If you have a bad case of bibliophilia, we have a tome of interesting terms to describe books and the people who can't stop reading them. Keep Reading About Us   Privacy Policy

And The Food Fight Bracket Winner Is….

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Dictionary.com Scrumptious Takes The Cake The taste buds have spoken! After a week of flavor face-offs, one word has claimed the crown. After a week of sizzling showdowns and mouthwatering matchups, scrumptious has bested Worcestershire with a decisive 71% of the vote in the final round. It was a tournament of bold flavors, tricky pronunciations, and delicious debate but in the end voters couldn't resist a word that simply sounds as good as food tastes. Thank you to everyone who voted, this was one bracket battle we will be savoring for a while. Stay tuned…Dictionary.com is always cooking up something fun. Read more

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