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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stragglers

/stræɡəlzər/ noun · British & US
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What does stragglers mean?

noun

People or things that are left behind or lag behind others, often because they are slow or inefficient. Stragglers may also refer to those who are late or absent from a group or event.

Example

"The stragglers in the marathon were struggling to keep up with the leaders, who had already crossed the finish line hours earlier."

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