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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

siege

/sɪdʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does siege mean?

noun, verb

A prolonged attack on a fortified place, or a state of being under attack. To surround or blockade a place, especially a fortified one, in order to force it to surrender.

Example

"The city was under siege for several months before the enemy forces retreated."

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