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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sieges

/ˈsaɪdʒɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does sieges mean?

noun

A prolonged military blockade of a place, especially a town or fortress, with the object of capturing it by cutting off supplies and communication. A prolonged attack on a place, especially a town or fortress, with the object of capturing it.

Example

"The city was under siege for several months, with the enemy army surrounding it and cutting off all supplies."

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