Word of the Day

Ephemeral

Mediumadjective

Definition

Lasting for a very short time.

Etymology

Greek ephemeros, meaning "lasting only a day."

Example

The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting just two weeks.

Fun Fact

In biology, an ephemeral organism lives for only one day, like mayflies.

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Previous Words

QuixoticHard2026-03-10

Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

EphemeralMedium2026-03-09

Lasting for a very short time.

ZephyrMedium2026-03-08

A soft, gentle breeze.

PetrichorHard2026-03-07

The pleasant earthy smell after rain falls on dry ground.

CandorEasy2026-03-06

The quality of being open, honest, and sincere.

SonderHard2026-03-05

The realization that every passerby has a life as vivid as your own.

LucidEasy2026-03-04

Expressed clearly; easy to understand. Also: bright or luminous.