You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for November 18.

Mickey Mouse Day

Today’s word is bask, spelled b-a-s-k.

bask /bɑːsk $ bæsk/ verb [intransitive]

to enjoy sitting or lying in the heat of the sun or a fire

basking in the warmth of the sun

We sat basking in the sun.

Tourists were basking on the beaches.

to enjoy the approval or attention that you are getting from other people

He stood before the audience, basking in their applause.

She basked in the admiration of the media.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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