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

Mandela Day

Today’s word is device, spelled d-e-v-i-c-e.

device /dɪˈvaɪs/ ●●○ noun [countable]

a machine or tool that does a special job SYN gadget

Rescuers used a special device for finding people trapped in collapsed buildings.

The store sells TVs, VCRs, and other electronic devices.

Have life-saving devices near the pool, such as a hook, pole or a flotation device.

— Michael Donohue, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2021

Paying more cash for a Pixel 6 device with high-end specs and a five-year Android update window would make a lot of sense.

— Chris Smith, BGR, 9 July 2021

a bomb or other explosive weapon

explosive/nuclear/incendiary etc device

agreeing to dismantle all nuclear devices

Officers then detonated a device that emitted a loud sound and flash to disorient Clark.

— N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY, 9 July 2021

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

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