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#WordOfTheDay - RED CARD 1. NOUN a card of a red colour displayed by a referee to indicate that a player has been sent off collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 14th June 2026. The background shows a red card being taken out a pokcet. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “red card” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label "noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “a card of a red colour displayed by a referee to indicate that a player has been sent off” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SubmissionSundays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #RedCard #SubmissionSundays
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#WordOfTheDay - GAFFER 1. NOUN People sometimes refer to the manager of a football team as the gaffer. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 13th June 2026. The background shows a manager talking to a football team. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “gaffer” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “People sometimes refer to the manager of a football team as the gaffer.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Gaffer #SlangSaturdays
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#WordOfTheDay - OFFSIDE 1. NOUN (in football, hockey, etc) in a position illegally ahead of the ball or puck when it is played, usually when within one's opponents' half or the attacking zone collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 11th June 2026. The background shows a football offside flag. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “offside” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “(in football, hockey, etc) in a position illegally ahead of the ball or puck when it is played, usually when within one's opponents' half or the attacking zone.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Offside #ThrowbackThursdays
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#WordOfTheDay - PANENKA 1.NOUN a penalty kick that is chipped softly into the middle of the goal in anticipation of the goalkeeper diving towards one side of the goal collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 10th June 2026. The background shows a footballer about to take a penalty kick. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “Panenka” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “a penalty kick that is chipped softly into the middle of the goal in anticipation of the goalkeeper diving towards one side of the goal.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Panenka #WordyWednesdays
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#WordOfTheDay - HAT-TRICK 1. NOUN A hat-trick is a series of three achievements, especially in a sports event, for example three goals scored by the same person in a football game. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 17th February 2026. The background shows two football players tackling for a ball. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “hat-trick” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “A hat-trick is a series of three achievements, especially in a sports event, for example three goals scored by the same person in a football game.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #HatTrick #MotivationMondays
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#WordOfTheDay - HINDSIGHT 1. NOUN Hindsight is the ability to understand and realize something about an event after it has happened, although you did not understand or realize it at the time. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 7th June 2026. The background shows a forest in a rearview mirror. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “hindsight” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “Hindsight is the ability to understand and realize something about an event after it has happened, although you did not understand or realize it at the time.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SubmissionSundays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Hindsight #SubmissionSundays
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#WordOfTheDay - PENG 1. ADJECTIVE of superior or excellent quality collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 6th June 2026. The background shows a London skyline. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “peng” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “of superior or excellent quality.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Peng #SlangSaturdays
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#WordOfTheDay - COPACETIC 1. ADJECTIVE good, excellent, fine, etc. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 4th June 2026. The background shows a dog happily running. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “copacetic” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “good, excellent, fine, etc.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdayss.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Copacetic #ThrowbackThursdays
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#WordOfTheDay - RACKET 1. NOUN a bat consisting of an open network of nylon or other strings stretched in an oval frame with a handle, used to strike the ball in tennis, badminton, etc collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 2nd June 2026. The background shows a racket on a tennis court and two tennis balls. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “racket” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “a bat consisting of an open network of nylon or other strings stretched in an oval frame with a handle, used to strike the ball in tennis, badminton, etc.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #TrendingTuesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Racket #TrendingTuesdays
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#WordOfTheDay - INDOMITABLE 1. ADJECTIVE If you say that someone has an indomitable spirit, you admire them because they never give up or admit that they have been defeated. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 1st June 2026. The background shows a group of people climbing a mountain. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “indomitable” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “If you say that someone has an indomitable spirit, you admire them because they never give up or admit that they have been defeated.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Indomitable #MotivationMondays
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#WordOfTheDay - BLUE MOON 1. NOUN the second full moon occurring within a calendar month collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 31st May 2026. The background shows a full moon peering over the clouds. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “blue moon” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “the second full moon occurring within a calendar month” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SubmissionSundays”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #BlueMoon #SubmissionSundays
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#WordOfTheDay - FIASCO 1. NOUN a complete failure, esp one that is ignominious or humiliating collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 29th May 2026. The background shows lava and fire in the air. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word "fiasco” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “a complete failure, esp one that is ignominious or humiliating.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Olympian #ForeignLanguageFridays
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#WordOfTheDay - FLIBBERTIGIBBET 1. NOUN an irresponsible, silly, or gossipy person collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 28th May 2026. The background shows a man whispering to a woman in a business meeting. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “flibbertigibbet” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “an irresponsible, silly, or gossipy person.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ThrowbackThursdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Flibbertigibbet #ThrowbackThursdays
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#WordOfTheDay - LACHRYMOSE 1. ADJECTIVE Someone who is lachrymose cries very easily and very often. collinsdictionary.com/dic... [Image description: A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 27th MY 2026. The background shows someone with tears falling down their face. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “lachrymose” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “adjective” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “Someone who is lachrymose cries very easily and very often.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #WordyWednesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Lachrymose #WordyWednesdays

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#WordOfTheDay - CHAMPION 1. NOUN a person who has defeated all others in a competition collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 26th May 2026. The background shows sportsmen celebrating with a trophy. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “champion” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “a person who has defeated all others in a competition.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #TrendingTuesdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Champion #TrendingTuesdays
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#WordOfTheDay - INTREPIDITY 1. NOUN the quality of being fearless, daring, and bold collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 25th May 2026. The background shows a someone balancing on a tightrope between two cliffs. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “intrepidity” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “the quality of being fearless, daring, and bold.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #MotivationMondays"]. #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Intrepidity #MotivationMondays
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#WordOfTheDay - RIGMAROLE 1. NOUN You can describe a long and complicated process as a rigmarole. collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 24th May 2026. The background shows a list of dice with hourglasses on them. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “rigmarole” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “You can describe a long and complicated process as a rigmarole.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SubmissionSundays”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Rigmarole #SubmissionSundays
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#WordOfTheDay - SCOOBY DOO 1. NOUN [British rhyming slang] a clue collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 24rd May 2026. The background shows a lightbulb lit up on a white piece of paper. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “scooby doo” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “[British rhyming slang] a clue.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #SlangSaturdays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #ScoobyDoo #SlangSaturdays
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#WordOfTheDay - AESTHETE 1. NOUN a person who has or who affects a highly developed appreciation of beauty, esp in poetry and the visual arts collinsdictionary.com/dictio… [Image description A Collins Dictionary “Word of the Day” graphic dated 22nd May 2026. The background shows paint mixed together under a paintbrush. Centered in white text is the heading “Collins Word of the Day,” followed by the word “aesthete” in large lowercase letters. Above the word is the label “noun” with its phonetic spelling. Beneath it, the definition reads: “a person who has or who affects a highly developed appreciation of beauty, esp in poetry and the visual arts.” At the bottom of the image is the text “collinsdictionary.com | #ForeignLanguageFridays.”] #CollinsDictionary #Words #Vocabulary #Language #Aesthete #ForeignLanguageFridays
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