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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quicksand

/kwɪksænd/ noun · British & US
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What does quicksand mean?

noun

A type of sand that behaves like a liquid when saturated with water, making it difficult to walk on or extract from. It can also refer to a situation or problem that is difficult to escape or resolve.

Example

"The hikers got stuck in the quicksand and had to be rescued by their guides."

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