Word of the Day: Funambulist

Can you pronounce funambulist?

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

noun 1. A tightrope walker. "Excellent core strength is necessary for the balance displayed by a funambulist." "The star of the circus was the funambulist dancing high above the crowd on a tightrope." "A mime performs without any sound or props, while a funambulist performs feats of balance and physical skill." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, late 18th century The literal definition of "funambulist" is "tightrope walker." In Latin, "funis" means "rope" and "ambulare" is "to walk." In ancient Rome, tightrope walking was a popular sight at public markets and gatherings. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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