Word of the Day
One word everyone remembers
Draw a few words with short definitions, pick the one that fits your meeting and challenge the speakers to use it.
Definitions: Wiktionary
Click a word to copy it.
How it works
- 1
Pick a language and how many words
English or Polish, 5 to 10 words at a time.
- 2
Draw the words
Every word comes with a short definition straight from the dictionary. Not quite right? Draw again.
- 3
Choose your word of the day
Click a word to copy it — or add it to your meeting agenda in SpeakAura with one click.
Word of the day examples
The kind of words that work well at a meeting: vivid, yet easy to use in a speech.
- eloquent
- fluent and persuasive when speaking
- resilience
- the ability to recover quickly from setbacks
- serendipity
- finding something good without looking for it
- tenacious
- holding firmly to a goal; persistent
- candid
- open, honest and direct
- vivid
- producing strong, clear pictures in the mind
How to use the word of the day at a meeting
- The grammarian introduces the word at the start: pronunciation, definition and an example sentence.
- Put the word on the agenda or on screen so it stays visible all evening.
- Encourage speakers and Table Topics participants to weave it into their speeches.
- At the end, the grammarian reports who used the word and how many times.
Frequently asked questions
What is the word of the day at a Toastmasters meeting?
It's a word the grammarian picks before the meeting and introduces at the start. Speakers try to use it in their speeches and the grammarian counts how often it comes up — a simple way to grow your vocabulary.
Where do the words and definitions come from?
English words come from a list of vivid, useful words, with definitions from Wiktionary. Polish words are drawn from the Polish dictionary, with definitions from the PWN Polish Language Dictionary.
Is the word of the day generator free?
Yes. You can draw words without signing up and without limits.
How many words can I draw at once?
5 to 10 words per draw, in English or Polish. Draw again until you find the right one.
How do I add the word of the day to my meeting agenda?
In SpeakAura, open the meeting cockpit, click “Draw a word” next to “Word of the day”, pick a word and click “Use”. It goes straight into the agenda.
The word of the day, right in your agenda
In SpeakAura you draw the word in the meeting cockpit and add it to the agenda with one click.
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