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The start of a Hallowe'en week! 👻 #WordOfTheDay - SUPERNATURAL 1. ADJECTIVE of, involving, or ascribed to occult beings collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 26th October 2026. The background is orange, smokey clouds. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “supernatural” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “of, involving, or ascribed to occult beings“ At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays”] #CollinsDictionary #Supernatural #Words

#WordOfTheDay - HANGRY 1. ADJECTIVE irritable as a result of feeling hungry collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 24th October 2026. The background is a man banging his cutlery on the table. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “hangry” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "irritable as a result of being hungry” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Hangry #S

#WordOfTheDay - SIESTA 1. NOUN a rest or nap, usually taken in the early afternoon, as in hot countries collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 23rd October 2026. The background is a man having a nap on grass with a hat over his face. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “siesta” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "a rest or nap, usually taken in the early afternoon, as in hot countries” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays”] #CollinsDictionary #Siesta #ForeignLanguageFridays

#WordOfTheDay - DANDY 1. ADJECTIVE If you say that something is dandy, you mean it is good or just right. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 22nd October 2026. The background is a pleasant garden. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “dandy” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "If you say that something is dandy, you mean it is good or just right.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Dandy #ThrowbackThursdays

#WordOfTheDay - SESQUIPEDALIAN 1. ADJECTIVE tending to use very long words collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 21st October 2026. The background is tiles with letters on. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “sesquipedalian” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: " tending to use very long words” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Sesquipedalian #WordyWednesdays

#WordOfTheDay - DRAW 1. VERB To draw something means to choose it or to be given it, as part of a competition, game, or lottery. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 20th October 2026. The background is someone pulling paper out of a bowl. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “draw” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "verb” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "To draw something means to choose it or to be given it, as part of a competition, game, or lottery.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #TrendingTuesdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Draw #TrendingTuesdays

#WordOfTheDay - AUSPICIOUS 1. ADJECTIVE Something that is auspicious indicates that success is likely. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 19th October 2026. The background is someone cheering. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “auspicious” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "Something that is auspicious indicates that success is likely.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays”] #CollinsDictionary #Auspicious #MotivationMondays

#WordOfTheDay - GALUMPH 1. VERB to leap or move about clumsily or joyfully collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 18th October 2026. The background is a seal moving across land. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “galumph” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "verb” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "to leap or move about clumsily or joyfully” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Galumph #SlangSaturdays

#WordOfTheDay - SALTY 1. ADJECTIVE bitter or resentful collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 17th October 2026. The background is a couple who are angry with their backs to each other. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “salty” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "bitter or resentful” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Salty #SlangSaturdays

#WordOfTheDay - PERSIFLAGE 1. NOUN light frivolous conversation, style, or treatment; friendly teasing collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 16th October 2026. The background is a man lightly teasing his sister. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “persiflage” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "light frivolous conversation, style, or treatment; friendly teasing” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays”] #CollinsDictionary #Persiflage #ForeignLanguageFridays

#WordOfTheDay - CONTUMACIOUS 1. ADJECTIVE stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 15th October 2026. The background is a happy-looking beagle sitting on a couch that has destroyed a living room. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “contumacious” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Contumacious #ThrowbackThursdays

#WordOfTheDay - MURMURATION 1. NOUN a collective term for starlings collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 14th October 2026. The background is a group of starlings flying in the sky. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “murmuration” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "a collective term for starlings.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Murmuration #WordyWednesdays

#WordOfTheDay - GRIT 1. NOUN If someone has grit, they have the determination and courage to continue doing something even though it is very difficult. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 12th October 2026. The background is someone climbing a mountain. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “grit” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “If someone has grit, they have the determination and courage to continue doing something even though it is very difficult.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Grit

#WordOfTheDay - GAFFE 1. NOUN a social blunder, esp a tactless remark collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 9th October 2026. The background is someone with their face in their hands. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “gaffe” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "a social blunder, esp a tactless remark" At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Gaffe #ForeignLanguageFridays

#WordOfTheDay - SUNDER 1. VERB to break or cause to break apart or in pieces collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 8th October 2026. The background is broken glass. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “sunder” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "verb” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "to break or cause to break apart or in pieces" At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Sunder #ThrowbackThursdays

#WordOfTheDay - AGLET 1. NOUN a metal sheath or tag at the end of a shoelace, ribbon, etc collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 7th October 2026. The background is a shoelace. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “aglet” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "a metal sheath or tag at the end of a shoelace, ribbon, etc" At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Aglet #WordyWednesdays

We had traitor as our Word of the Day at the start of the year so now we have faithful... which would you prefer to be? #WordOfTheDay - FAITHFUL 1. ADJECTIVE reliable or truthful collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 6th October 2026. The background is someone in a green cloak. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “faithful” in large lowecase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "reliable or truthful" At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #TrendingTuesdays] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Faithful #TrendingTuesdays

#WordOfTheDay - CATALYST 1. NOUN a person or thing that causes a change collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 4th October 2026. The background is sparks in the dark. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “catalyst” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "a person or thing that causes a change" At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Catalyst #MotivationMondays

#WordOfTheDay - CAROUSE 1. VERB to have a merry drinking spree; drink freely collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 3rd October 2026. The background is people sharing champagne. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “carouse” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "verb” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "to have a merry drinking spree; drink freely" At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SubmissionSundays”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Carouse #SubmissionSundays

#WordOfTheDay - SNAZZY 1. ADJECTIVE (esp of clothes) stylishly and often flashily attractive collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 3rd October 2026. The background is gold sequins. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “snazzy” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: "(esp of clothes) stylishly and often flashily attractive" At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Snazzy #SlangSaturdays