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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sinus

/ˈsaɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does sinus mean?

noun

A hollow air space or cavity in the body, especially in the skull, containing air that is not part of the lungs. A passage or channel, especially one in the body that connects two cavities or organs.

Example

"The doctor ordered an X-ray to examine the sinus infection."

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