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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encounters

/ɛnˈkaʊntərz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does encounters mean?

noun, verb

An encounter is a meeting or coming together of two or more people, animals, or things. To encounter something is to meet or experience it.

Example

"The hikers encountered a steep cliff on their way to the summit."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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