— word of the day, the living archive —

Every word published, newest first. 5 words in the archive.

Ephemeral
adj.
Lasting only a short time, in a way that matters.
May 6
Gumption
noun
Practical courage and common sense — the nerve to start, plus the wits to finish.
May 5
Petrichor
noun
The earthy smell of rain hitting dry ground.
May 4
Serendipity
noun
A happy accident — finding something good while looking for something else.
May 3
Sonder
noun
The sudden realisation that strangers carry inner lives as deep as yours.
May 2