Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 2, 2026 is: satiate \SAY-shee-ayt\ verb To satiate a need, desire, etc., is to satisfy it fully. // The new restaurant’s menu promises to satiate diners’ cravings for comfort food, offering fresh spins on classic, time-honored fare. [See the entry >](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satiate#h2) Examples: “Powel...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 1, 2026 is: Pyrrhic \PEER-ik\ adjective The adjective Pyrrhic describes something that is achieved at an excessive cost. It is usually used to describe a victory, a Pyrrhic victory being one that is not worth winning because so much is lost to achieve it. // The basketball team’s comeback in the final minutes turned out to be a P...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 31, 2026 is: wraith \RAYTH\ noun Wraith refers to the spirit of a dead person, or in other words, a ghost. // The most frightening scene from the movie featured a vengeful wraith creeping slowly up behind the main characters. [See the entry >](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wraith) Examples: "Nearly every story...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 30, 2026 is: reticent \RET-uh-sunt\ adjective Someone may be described as reticent if they are feeling or showing reluctance, that is, hesitation or unwillingness to do something. Reticent can also describe someone who is reserved, inclined to be silent or uncommunicative about things. // The team was reticent to spend such a large...

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 29, 2026 is: shindig \SHIN-dig\ noun Shindig is an informal word for a big party. // Our friends are in town this weekend, so we’re hosting a shindig at our place on Saturday night. [See the entry >](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shindig) Examples: “It’s the night before Halloween, and a couple of hundred you...