Word of the Day

Eventide


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Eventide is a noun that refers to the end of the day.

Coming from Old English, our word of the day is a very literary way to say ‘evening.’ You might see the word in a poem or a love letter. Here’s an example:

The sun has set and the eventide is upon us, my darling. It is now time to dine.  Have you put the frozen pizzas in the oven yet?

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