The Dictionary

Education & Explainer

About

I read the English Dictionary in short sections, comment on it, make bad jokes, and sometimes sing little songs. I hope it’s more entertaining than just reading the dictionary alone. It’s an evolving project so the letter ”A” had lower quality, plus less commenting and jokes.

Episodes

  • #G77 (give to give-and-go)

    This episode of The Dictionary focuses on the phrase 'give or take'. The host reads from 'give to give-and-go' as part of the discussion.

  • #G76 (giro to give)

    This episode of The Dictionary, #G76, focuses on the word "gisarme." The host reads from "Giro to Give" and mentions Zootopia 2 and Burn After Reading.

  • #G75 (girasole to girn)

    This episode of The Dictionary reads words from 'girasole' to 'girn'. The host highlights the word 'girlish' and references the film Scream 7.

  • #G74 (gingham to girandole) ft. BB Butters

    BB Butters reads dictionary entries from "gingham" to "girandole". The word of the episode is "ginkgo biloba".

  • #G73 (gimp to gingersnap)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled #G73, covers words from "gimp" to "gingersnap." The specific word highlighted in this episode is "gingerly."

  • #G72 (Gilsonite to gimmickry)

    This episode of The Dictionary explores words from Gilsonite to gimmickry. The featured word of the episode is "gimcrack".

  • #G71 (gild to gillyflower)

    This episode of The Dictionary explores words from "gild" to "gillyflower." Key terms include "gill arch" and "gilgamesh," which is highlighted as the word of the episode.

  • #G70 (gig to gilbert)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "G70 (gig to gilbert)," discusses words alphabetically from "gig" to "gilbert." The featured word in this episode is "giggle."

  • #G69 (GIF to gig)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "#G69 (GIF to gig)", explores words from GIF to gig. The word of the episode is "GIF."

  • #G68 (gibbet to Giemsa stain)

    This episode of The Dictionary, #G68, explores words from "gibbet" to "Giemsa stain." The featured word in this episode is "giddy."

  • #G67 (giant schnauzer to gibbet)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled #G67, covers words from "giant schnauzer" to "gibbet." The word of the episode is "gibberish."

  • #G66 (ghostly to giant reed)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled #G66, focuses on words from "ghostly" to "giant reed." The featured word in this episode is "ghoulie."

  • #G65 (ghat to ghosting)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled #G65, explores words from "ghat" to "ghosting." The episode highlights the word "ghost."

  • #G64 (getup to ghastly)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "#G64," covers words ranging from "getup" to "ghastly." The word "ghastly" is highlighted in this episode.

  • #G63 (get around to get together)

    This episode, titled #G63 (get around to get together), focuses on the phrase "get around to get together." The word of the episode is "get away."

  • #G62 (get to get along)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "#G62 (get to get along)", focuses on the phrases "get to get along" and "get it on".

  • #G61 (gesundheit to get)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "#G61 (gesundheit to get)," explores words from "gesundheit" to "get." It includes information on international responses to sneezing and features "gesundheit" as the word of the episode.

  • #G60 (gestaltist to gesture language)

    This episode of The Dictionary covers terms from gestaltist to gesture language, including an explanation of gestalt psychology. The word of the episode is "gesticulation".

  • #G59 (gerontology to gestalt)

    This episode of The Dictionary covers words from gerontology to gestalt. It discusses terms like gerrymandering, gerundives, and Gestalt therapy.

  • #G58 (germ cell to gerontocracy)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled #G58, covers words from "germ cell" to "gerontocracy". The featured word of this episode is "germ theory".

  • #G57 (German to German wirehaired pointer)

    This episode of The Dictionary, #G57, reads from "German" to "German wirehaired pointer." The word of the episode is "germane."

  • #G56 (geranium to German)

    This episode of The Dictionary covers words from "geranium" to "German." The word of the episode is "geriatric". The host reads these dictionary entries.

  • #G55 (georgic to geraniol)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "georgic to geraniol," reads words from georgic to geraniol. The word of the episode is "geotectonic."

  • #G54 (geomorphic to Georgian)

    This episode of The Dictionary discusses words from "geomorphic" to "Georgian." Topics include geomorphology, geophysics, and the Geordie accent. The episode also features the word "geophyte."

  • #G53 (geologize to geometry)

    This episode of The Dictionary reads from geologize to geometry. It includes a discussion of geomancy and the term "geometric progression."

  • #G52 (geodetic to geologic time) ft. BB Butters

    This episode of The Dictionary features BB Butters reading definitions from geodetic to geologic time. The Geologic Time Scale is mentioned, and the word of the episode is "geoduck".

  • #G51 (-geny to geodesy)

    This episode of The Dictionary explores words ranging from -geny to geodesy. The word "geode" is highlighted as the word of the episode.

  • #G50 (Gentoo to Gen X)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled #G50 (Gentoo to Gen X), reads from Gentoo to Gen X. The word of the episode is "genuine".

  • #G49 (gentle to gentlewoman)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "#G49 (gentle to gentlewoman)," explores words from "gentle" to "gentlewoman." The featured word in this episode is "gentle breeze."

  • #G48 (genro to gentility)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled #G48, covers words from "genro" to "gentility." The word "gentile" is highlighted in this episode.

  • #G47 (genius to genre)

    This episode of The Dictionary explores words from "genius" to "genre." It includes discussions on "genocide," "genogram," and "genomics," with "genre" highlighted as the word of the episode.

  • #G46 (genial to geniture)

    This episode of The Dictionary reads from "genial" to "geniture." The word "genitalia" is highlighted in this installment.

  • #G45 (genetic engineering to genial)

    This episode of The Dictionary covers words from genetic engineering to genial. The featured word is "Geneva convention".

  • #G44 (generatrix to genetic drift)

    This episode of The Dictionary focuses on words from generatrix to genetic drift. The episode highlights the word "generosity."

  • #G43 (generalship to generator)

    This episode of The Dictionary explores words from "generalship" to "generator." The word of the episode is "generation."

  • #G42 (general election to general semantics)

    This episode of The Dictionary, #G42, explores terms from "general election" to "general semantics." It also features a discussion of "general relativity."

  • #G41 (gene conversion to general delivery)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "G41," covers terms from "gene conversion" to "general delivery." The word of the episode is "gene mutation." The host also mentions the word "gene."

  • #G40 (gen to genealogy)

    This episode of The Dictionary discusses words from "gen" to "genealogy," focusing on "gender." The word of the episode is "gender bender."

  • #G39 (geminal to gemutlichkeit)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "G39 (geminal to gemutlichkeit)," covers words from "geminal" to "gemutlichkeit." The featured word for this episode is "gemutlichkeit."

  • #G38 (gelato to gemfibrozil)

    This episode of The Dictionary podcast reviews words from "gelato" to "gemfibrozil". The featured word of the episode is "gelato".

  • #G37 (gefilte fish to gelation)

    This episode of The Dictionary focuses on words from gefilte fish to gelation. The featured word of the episode is "geisha".

  • #G36 (gearbox to geezer)

    This episode of The Dictionary podcast explores words from "gearbox" to "geezer." It includes discussion of "gedankenexperiment" and "Bugonia."

  • #G35 (gazetteer to gear)

    This episode of The Dictionary discusses words from gazetteer to gear. The word of the episode is "gazillionaire".

  • #G34 (gavial to gazette)

    This episode of The Dictionary podcast reviews words from "gavial" to "gazette." The word of the episode is "gazebo."

  • #G33 (gaum to gavel-to-gavel)

    This episode of The Dictionary, G33, discusses words from "gaum" to "gavel-to-gavel." It features the word "gauntlet" and references Carl Friedrich Gauss.

  • #G32 (gaudy to gault)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled G32, discusses words from "gaudy" to "gault." The featured word in this installment is "gaul."

  • #G31 (gather to gaudy)

    This episode of The Dictionary, #G31, explores words alphabetically from "gather" to "gaudy." The word of the episode is "gaudy."

  • #G30 (-gate to gather)

    This episode of The Dictionary, titled "#G30 (-gate to gather)", discusses words in the dictionary from -gate to gather. The word of the episode is "gateau" and includes links to various social media, merchandising, and other resources.

  • #G29 (gastroscope to gate)

    This episode of The Dictionary focuses on words from gastroscope to gate. The word of the episode is "gastrula".

  • #G28 (gastric to gastropub)

    This episode of The Dictionary covers words from "gastric" to "gastropub". "Gastric juice" is featured as the word of the episode.