Word of the Day - July 21, 2025

GLOSS

explanation of a word, usu. in the margin or between the lines of a text
Many unfamiliar terms are glossed in the books introduction.
means to provide a brief explanation of a difficult or obscure word or expression or, generally, to explain or interpret.
shine on a surface
to cover up, as a mistake
to insert glosses on
to make lustrous (reflecting light evenly and efficiently) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
to make lustrous [v GLOSSED, GLOSSES, GLOSSING]
to provide a brief explanation or interpretation for explain, define.
to put a gloss on