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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

contraptions

/kɒnˈtræptʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does contraptions mean?

noun

A device or machine, especially a complex or ingenious one, for a particular purpose. A collection of devices or machines.

Example

"The inventor's workshop was filled with all sorts of contraptions, each one more bizarre than the last."

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