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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hamlets

/hæmˈlɛts/ noun · British & US
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What does hamlets mean?

noun

A small village, especially one in a rural area; a small settlement or group of houses. A hamlet is often smaller than a village and may be surrounded by countryside.

Example

"The hamlet was surrounded by rolling hills and a babbling brook."

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