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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

derelict

/dɪˈrɛlɪkt/ adjective · British & US
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What does derelict mean?

adjective

A derelict is a person or thing that has been abandoned or neglected, often in a state of disrepair. It can also describe something that is no longer functioning or is in a state of disuse.

Example

"The old factory had been derelict for years, a testament to the decline of the local industry."

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