Have a Holiday Idea? Submit and Get It Voted In!
Submit & Vote
.svg)
Expand your vocabulary and join in on the fun of Big Word Day! Challenge yourself to use new words and impress everyone with your linguistic skills.
Get your dictionaries ready because April 21 is Big Word Day! This unique holiday was created to celebrate and appreciate the beauty and power of words. Whether you're a logophile (a lover of words) or just want to expand your vocabulary, this day is the perfect opportunity to learn some new "big" words and impress your friends. Did you know that the longest word in the English language has 189,819 letters? While we may not be able to pronounce it, there are plenty of other interesting facts about words and language to discover on this day. So let's celebrate the richness of language together on Big Word Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1879</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Oxford English Dictionary</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1879, work began on the Oxford English Dictionary, which today is a critically-acclaimed source of word definitions, etymology, and linguistic knowledge.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1939</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Crossword Dictionary</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first dictionary specifically designed for crossword puzzle enthusiasts was published, making big and complex words popular pastime.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Scrabble Club Formation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Scrabble Association was formed in the USA, encouraging the discovery and discussion of big words among board game lovers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Spelling Bee Broadcast</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Scripps National Spelling Bee competition started being broadcasted on ESPN, bringing big words into living rooms around the nation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Big Word Day Initiation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Big Word Day was officially marked on April 21, dedicating a full day to the appreciation and usage of grandiloquent words.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Vocabulary</div><div class='timeline-text'>Websites and apps focused on learning vocabulary gained popularity, allowing people worldwide to learn and share their favorite big words.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Expand your vocabulary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>On Big Word Day, challenge yourself to learn and use new and impressive words in your everyday conversations. This will not only improve your vocabulary, but also make you feel more confident and intelligent.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play word games</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends or family members and play a word game like Scrabble or Bananagrams to celebrate Big Word Day. This is a fun and interactive way to learn new words and challenge your language skills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Read a book with impressive vocabulary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Choose a book that is known for its use of advanced vocabulary and make it your goal to finish it on Big Word Day. Not only will you expand your vocabulary, but you'll also have a great time reading a captivating story.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a lecture or seminar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for any lectures or seminars happening in your area that focus on language, literature, or communication. This is a great way to celebrate Big Word Day and learn something new about the power of words.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a poem or short story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself to write a poem or short story using as many big words as possible. This will not only be a fun and creative way to celebrate the day, but also a great exercise for your brain.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Discover new and unique words</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Big Word Day is a great opportunity to learn and use big, interesting words that you may not have encountered before. Expand your vocabulary and impress your friends with your linguistic skills!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Improve communication skills</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Using more complex and sophisticated words can help improve your communication skills - whether it be in written or spoken form. Plus, learning big words can make it easier to understand others who use them regularly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Challenge yourself</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Trying to incorporate big words into your daily speech or writing can be a fun challenge. Test your knowledge and see how many new words you can learn and use on Big Word Day - the sky's the limit!</p></div></div>
Big Word Day is celebrated on April 21 every year. In 2024 Big Word Day will occur on a Sunday.
2023
Apr 21
Friday
2024
Apr 21
Sunday
2025
Apr 21
Monday
2026
Apr 21
Tuesday
2027
Apr 21
Wednesday
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
