The Art of Pruning a "Bonsai"

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Word of the Day Hello, plant curator! A bonsai is a miniature tree or shrub grown in a container and shaped through pruning. The word is a borrowing from Japanese, meaning a "potted plant." With patience and skill, a bonsai can be a true work of art! WORD OF THE DAY September 30, 2025 bonsai [ bahn-zahy ] noun a miniature tree or shrub grown in a container and shaped through pruning Learn More About This Word Frites, Chips, and More: French Fries Around the World From poutine to pommes frites, French fries have endless names and styles around the world. Discover different takes on this global staple. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404

Light as Air — That's "Ethereal"

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Word of the Day Hi, dreamer! Ethereal describes something extremely delicate or refined, often like it's not of this world. It comes from an Ancient Greek term meaning "upper air." Think morning mist and soft lights; ethereal brings a dreamlike touch! WORD OF THE DAY September 29, 2025 ethereal [ ih-theer-ee-uhl ] adjective extremely delicate or refined Learn More About This Word Espresso vs. Coffee vs. Cappuccino: We Spill the Beans Do you want an espresso or a cappuccino? Now you'll be confident when you place your next order at the coffee shop. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404

All In? That's "Gung-ho"

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Word of the Day Hey, go-getter! Gung-ho means "wholeheartedly enthusiastic and loyal." It comes from a Chinese phrase that translates to "work together," adopted into English by a U.S. Marine battalion in the 1940s. Whether accomplishing something big or small, it helps to have a gung-ho attitude! WORD OF THE DAY September 28, 2025 gung-ho [ guhng-hoh ] adjective wholeheartedly enthusiastic and loyal Learn More About This Word What's the Most Common Letter Used in English? Of all the letters in the alphabet, which one is the most used? Find out if vowels dominate or consonants get more attention. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to anujshailgupt.worldofwords@blogger.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404