But to his parents generation the word is a reminder of the counter-revolutionary movement in Nicaragua.

VOA: special.2010.03.05

But experts do agree that the word is purely American.

VOA: special.2010.02.28

This meaning of the word is known to be American.

VOA: special.2009.05.17

The word is from Latin and means scar.

VOA: special.2009.01.06

But the public mood, I think the word is mood here, is changing."

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

For example, the word circus is used to describe any noisy place with a lot of activities going on.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

The dictionary says that the word "mosaic" means a picture or design that is made by placing small colored pieces together.

VOA: special.2009.01.02

But the word hacker is also used to describe a person who tries to steal information from computer systems.

VOA: special.2009.04.19

But Steve Graham at Vanderbilt says word processing is rarely done in elementary school, especially in the early years.

VOA: special.2009.10.29

The word comes from the word "Arab" and is a design term used to describe flowing lines and geometric patterns.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

No trip to Los Angeles is complete without seeing the word "Hollywood" spelled out in huge letters on a hillside.

VOA: special.2010.01.03

"This one is "Variations on K", because this is the word kiss in every language, including sign language.

VOA: special.2009.11.04

"Terroir" is the word used to describe how a vineyard's soil and climate give a wine special qualities.

VOA: special.2010.10.13

Now to the wordplay. Commentators and bloggers often use the word "gate" when a politician is accused of trying to hide the truth.

VOA: special.2011.07.16