Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day
Host: Peter Sokolowski
Category:
Education > General Knowledge
Art & Literature > Literature
Education > General Knowledge
Art & Literature > Literature
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Zero-Sum
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Smithereens
About the Podcast
Each day a Merriam-Webster editor offers insight into a fascinating new word -- explaining its meaning, current use, and little-known details about its origin, helping listeners build their vocabulary.
About the Host
Peter Sokolowski
Peter Sokolowski is an editor-at-large at Merriam-Webster.
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