This week's theme
Illustrated words

This week's words
juggernaut
klatsch
oneiric
scandent
zymology

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A.Word.A.Day

PRONUNCIATION:

(klach, klahch)

MEANING:

noun: A casual gathering of people for conversation, etc.

ETYMOLOGY:

From German Klatsch (gossip). Earliest documented use: 1953. Also see kaffeeklatsch.

USAGE:

"An employee entertained a group of about four other store employees. I stood nearby, looking around and wondering if I'd have to break up their klatsch."
Smokepole Questions Bring Out Hot Air; SHOT Business (New York); Oct/Nov 2012.

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