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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

extinguishment

/ɛkˈstɪŋɡʊʃmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does extinguishment mean?

noun

The act of extinguishing something, such as a fire or a light. The state of being extinguished.

Example

"The fire department worked to prevent the extinguishment of the flames, but eventually they were forced to let the fire burn itself out."

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