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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

refrain

/rɪˈfreɪn/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does refrain mean?

verb, noun

To repeat a phrase or section of music at intervals; a repeated section of music. A phrase or section of music repeated at intervals.

Example

"The singer's refrain of 'la la la' became catchy and stuck in the audience's heads."

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