Word of the Day, January 5, 2023

January 5, 2023 [tfd]( Word of the Day [strapper]( [Discuss]( Definition: (noun) A powerfully built, robust person. Synonyms: [bruiser]( [bull]( [Samson]( Usage: Grandmother described everyone in larger-than-life terms. Even scrawny Bill from down the block was "a regular strapper." Missing Idiom Contest The Free Dictionary has the largest collection of English idioms in the world. But we are always looking for more to add, and we want your help! Every so often we hear from users who have looked up an idiom on The Free Dictionary that it was not found in the database. Maybe it was some expression they heard at work, or some phrase they grew up hearing their grandmother say. If you know an idiom that isn't already defined on The Free Dictionary, [send it to us]( and you might win $150 USD. Complete English Grammar Rules [Complete English Grammar Rules] An Amazon Best Seller! 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What are some examples of natural diamond simulants? [More...]( Daily Grammar Lesson Forming Proper Adjectives [Discuss]( Proper adjectives are formed from proper nouns, and like proper nouns, they are capitalized. They are often made from the names of cities, countries, or regions to describe where something comes from. What else can proper adjectives be formed from? [More...]( This Day in History Jackie Robinson Retires (1957) [Discuss]( Robinson, a vocal member of the Civil Rights movement, was the first African-American baseball player in the modern major leagues and the first African American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1949, he led the National League in both stolen bases and batting average and was named its most valuable player. In recognition of his accomplishments both on and off the field, Major League Baseball retired Robinson's number in 1997. How many times did he "steal home" during his career? [More...]( Today's Birthday King C. Gillette (1855) [Discuss]( Advised to create a product for which there would be constant demand, traveling salesman and inveterate "tinkerer" King C. Gillette secured his place in history with the invention of a safety razor with a disposable blade. The razor was nothing new, but the blade was a groundbreaking innovation. In his first year of production, Gillette sold 51 razors and 168 blades. By the next year, sales had skyrocketed to 90,000 razors and over 12 million blades. How did World War I grow Gillette's business? [More...]( Today's Holiday Twelfth Night [Discuss]( In England, the evening before the [Epiphany]( is called Epiphany Eve, or [Twelfth Night]( and it traditionally marks the end of the Christmas season. Celebrations reflect ancient Winter Solstice rites encouraging the rebirth of the New Year and also the [Magi]( visit to the Christ child. Pageants held on this night typically include masked figures, costumed musicians, and traditional dances. 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