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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ancient

/ˈeɪntiənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does ancient mean?

adjective

Belonging to a period from which written records are available; existing since the earliest times; very old.

Example

"The ancient city of Pompeii was frozen in time by the volcanic eruption."

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