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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

essay

/ˈɛs.eɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does essay mean?

noun

A piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written from personal view or experience, typically in an informal or discursive style.

Example

"She wrote a thoughtful essay on the impact of social media on modern society."

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