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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

delays

/dɪˈleɪz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does delays mean?

noun, verb

A period of time when something is postponed or slowed down. To cause something to be postponed or slowed down.

Example

"The flight was delayed due to bad weather, so we missed our connection."

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