Word of the Day: Gossamer

February 2, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, seen especially in autumn. 2. Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate. An Easier Way to Dress Well For the discerning man who values effortless style, Collars & Co. refreshes menswear with popular classics like the Original Dress Collar Polo, as well as new arrivals such as the Apex Performance Dress Shirt. Polished polos, sweaters, and other versatile pieces are designed to convey quiet luxury that works from weekday to weekend, whether casual or dressed up. Shop Now *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "Those curtains are gossamer and won't block any light in the morning." "The gossamer of a large, intricate spiderweb draped over the railing." "The wings on Mandy's fairy costume were iridescent gossamer." Middle English, 13th century While a large, honking goose might not call to mind a diaphanous, filmy gossamer material, they are related. The noun (and sometimes adjective) "gossamer" may have come from ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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