English word of the day

Definition: (noun) A remark or expression characterized by cleverness in perception and choice of words. Synonyms: quip, sally, pun, one-liner, riposte, pleasantry, repartee, epigram, bon mot. Usage: They received his witticism with a piercing shriek of laughter.

Definition: (noun) A period of 10 years. Synonyms: decade. Usage: The past decennium has seen many technological advances, but I sometimes wonder if humanity would have been better off without them.

Definition: (noun) Someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals). Synonyms: hawker, packman, pitchman. Usage: He used to tramp the countryside so far and so long that his father would say he feared his son was born to be nothing better than a wandering peddler.