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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sprawl

/sprɔːl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sprawl mean?

noun, verb

A spreading or sprawling movement or action, often in an uncontrolled or chaotic manner. To spread out or expand in an uncontrolled or chaotic way.

Example

"The city's sprawl made it difficult to navigate without a car."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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