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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hairsbreadth

/ˈheɪrzbrɛðθ/ noun · British & US
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What does hairsbreadth mean?

noun

A very narrow margin or difference; a hair's breadth. A narrow escape or a close call.

Example

"The team won by a hairsbreadth, with only a few seconds separating them from the second-place finisher."

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