Word of the DayWord of the Day · September 24, 2026
bellwether
- BEL-weth-er · noun
- An indicator or predictor of trends or events.
- “Ohio has long been considered a bellwether state in presidential elections.”
- Origin: From Middle English, originally referring to the lead sheep of a flock wearing a bell.
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