• by Merriam-Webster
    Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 21, 2026 is: dog days • \DAWG-DAYZ\  • plural noun Dog days is a plural noun that refers to the hottest time of the year, which in the northern hemisphere is usually between early July and early September. Dog days can also refer to a period of stagnation or inactivity suggestive of hot, sultry weather when it can be difficult to summon the energy required for hard […]