- Today's Word
Aerolark
[air-uh-lark]
Definition
- (noun) This captivating term combines “aero,” signifying something related to air or aviation, with “lark,” representing a carefree or playful adventure. It’s used to describe a spontaneous and adventurous journey by air, often marked by a spirit of exploration and fun.
Example
Imagine embarking on an impromptu weekend trip to a new city, where you explore new places and have exciting adventures, all done in a carefree and spontaneous manner. You might say, “The weekend was a true Aerolark. We had no set plans, just pure fun and exploration.”
Fun Fact
“Aero” is often associated with air or aviation, and “lark” represents a playful adventure. “Aerolark” cleverly combines these concepts to celebrate spontaneous and adventurous journeys by air that are marked by a sense of playfulness and exploration.
(adjective) Showy but cheap and of poor quality; lacking good taste.
The room was filled with tawdry decorations that looked like they came from a discount bin.
Mid 17th century: contraction of St. Audrey’s lace, which referred to cheap lace sold at fairs in honor of St. Audrey. Over time, the lace was seen as gaudy and tasteless, and St. Audrey became tawdry.