You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for November 14.

Tongue Twister Day

Today’s word is signature, spelled s-i-g-n-a-t-u-r-e.

signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃə $ -ər/ noun

[countable] your name written in the way you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter, or on a cheque etc, to show that you have written it

Her signature is totally illegible (=cannot be read).

Someone’s forged my signature (=made an illegal copy of my name to deceive people) on this letter.

Each child must obtain the signature of his or her parents.

signature adjective

closely and distinctively associated and identified with someone or something

a musician's signature style

a chef's signature dish

Pomegranate martinis made with pomegranate juice, vodka and a splash of grapefruit are becoming the hipster drink of choice, and the pomegranate margarita is the signature cocktail at Rosa Mexicano in New York City.

— Lisa McLaughlin

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

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