Word of the Day: Ilk

Can you pronounce ilk?

July 17, 2025

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A type of people or things similar to those already referred to. 10 Weird Little Hacks Costco Shoppers Should Know Do you shop at Costco? Then you know the thrill of saving money. But you might be missing other smart ways to stretch your dollars. Check out this list of genius money hacks — almost as good as that $1.50 hot dog! Learn More *This content is brought to you by our sponsor which helps keep our content free. "Charlene stopped the song to say she loved Stevie Nicks and other singers of her ilk." "My father sought out local artisans and their ilk on his travels." "The hotel lobby was full of businesspeople and their ilk." Germanic, pre-12th century The expressions "of that ilk" and "of his ilk" refer to "type" or "sort," which is the product of a misunderstanding in translation from the original language. The expression "of that ilk" originated in Scotland, but the Scots language phrase referred to … Continue Reading 10 Costco Hacks To Help You Save Even More Think you know all the ways to save at Costco? Think again. These unexpected tips and tricks can help you stretch your membership even further — because smart shopping goes beyond buying in bulk. Learn More *This content is brought to you by our sponsor which helps keep our content free. Do you remember these words?

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