sundae
noun
ice-cream sundae
This knockout sundae is a fun twist on the classic summer dessert. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Sunday
noun
Sunday best, Sunday suit
Sunday driver
pudding
noun
corn pudding
bread pudding
chocolate/vanilla pudding
rice pudding
jump rope
noun
An Atlanta couple turned their love of a classic jump rope activity into a workout that’s helped thousands get moving and get fit. — Monique John, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
father figure
noun
The coach was a stern, wise father figure to his players.
loon
noun
crane
noun
verb
craning her neck to get a better view
craned her head to see the roof
game-changing
adjective
a game-changing discovery
mythos
noun
tomboy
noun
I was still the tomboy who used to arm-wrestle the boys and sometimes win. - My Journey, by Olivia Chow
defy
verb
Is the GOP Starting to Defy Trump?
upbeat
adjective
I’m feeling upbeat today
noun
business that is on the upbeat
murky
adjective
the murky bottom of the lake
He offered a murky explanation.
place value
noun
The hieroglyphs are beautiful, but the Egyptian number system was fundamentally flawed. They had no concept of a place value.