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vernacular

[ver-nak-yuh-ler, vuh-nak-] / vərˈnæk yə lər, vəˈnæk- /




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The excitement comes with its own vernacular, as “powder hounds” hit the slopes, looking for “fresh tracks” and “chasing pow.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

She couldn’t have known she’d alter my vernacular forever, but when Cher posted, “Whats going on with mycareer” — typos and all — nothing would ever be the same.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

By around 1850, popping varieties emerged in New England and “pop-corn” entered the vernacular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

He has the vernacular to have these conversations about what he needs from me to get him to where he needs to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Each student’s curriculum was rounded off by the Afrikaans, English and vernacular languages.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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