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bed rotting
[ bed rot-ing ]
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noun
the practice of spending many hours in bed during the day, often with snacks or an electronic device, as a voluntary retreat from activity or stress.
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- First recorded in 2023 and is derived from the noun bed and the verb rot.
- Despite the negative connotation of rotting, many use this term in a positive way to refer to what they consider a form of self-care.
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EXAMPLES OF BED ROTTING
- Escaping the chaos of everyday life, I sought refuge in the serenity of bed rotting.
- On lazy Sundays, bed rotting becomes an art form as I immerse myself in movies and delicious treats.
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stellar nursery
[ stel-er nur-suh-ree ]
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noun
a molecular cloud in which new stars are being formed.
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- First recorded between 1910-1915, and it’s a compound of stellar and nursery.
- Stellar was first recorded in 1650–60 and comes from Late Latin stellāris, from stell(a), “star.”
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EXAMPLES OF STELLAR NURSERY
- The vibrant colors emitted by young stars painted a mesmerizing picture of the stellar nursery.
- The James Webb Space Telescope has captured some stunning images of stellar nurseries, including some close to the Milky Way.
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- First recorded in 1605–15, but in 1850–55 for the highlighted sense.
- From Latin perambulāre, “to ramble, stroll.”
- Primarily used in dialects of British English.
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EXAMPLES OF PERAMBULATOR
- The parents carefully strapped their newborn into the perambulator before heading out.
- They admired the stylish design of the new perambulator.
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