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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prism

/prɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does prism mean?

noun

A solid body with flat, usually triangular faces, typically with three pairs of equal and parallel sides, and with two pairs of opposite sides that are parallel to each other. A prism can also refer to a device that separates white light into its component colors, often used in optical instruments.

Example

"The artist used a prism to refract the light and create a colorful display."

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