Word of the Day: Plinth

Can you pronounce plinth?

February 22, 2026

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A usually square block serving as a base. 2. Broadly, any of various bases or lower parts. The Car Insurance Trap Drivers Fall Into If you're letting your car insurance policy renew on autopilot, you could be paying more than you need to. Insurify lets you compare real quotes from over 100 top insurers in just a few minutes, with no hidden fees or strings attached. It's fast, easy, and could save you over $1,025 a year. Search Now *This content is brought to you by our sponsor, which helps keep our content free. "The statue stood on a marble plinth in the center of the courthouse square." "The museum guard reminded visitors not to lean against the plinth beneath the bronze bust." "When the fountain was removed, only the cracked stone plinth remained in the garden." Greek, late 16th century You've seen a plinth at museums or at the site of public sculptures — it's a sturdy, square block used as a base for another item or structure. When the word came into English in the 16th century, it was used ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words?

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