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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ether

/ˈiːθər/ noun · British & US
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What does ether mean?

noun

A hypothetical substance once believed to be a weightless, invisible, and highly elastic substance thought to be the material of which the stars and planets are composed; a hypothetical substance that is thought to be a carrier of electromagnetic waves, especially light.

Example

"The alchemist spent years searching for the elusive ether that would grant him eternal life."

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