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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

splinter

/splɪntər/ noun · British & US
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What does splinter mean?

noun

A small, sharp piece of wood or other material that breaks off from something, especially a piece of wood that breaks off from a piece of furniture or a tree. A small, narrow piece of something that breaks off from a larger piece.

Example

"The child got a splinter in her finger while playing with a wooden toy."

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