Word: DATES
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Definition of DATES
- The fruit of the date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, somewhat in the shape of an olive, containing a soft, sweet pulp and enclosing a hard kernel.
"We made a nice cake from dates."
- The date palm.
"There were a few dates planted around the house."
- The addition to a writing, inscription, coin, etc., which specifies the time (especially the day, month, and year) when the writing or inscription was given, executed, or made.
"the date of a letter, of a will, of a deed, of a coin, etc."
- A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.
"Do you know the date of the wedding?"
- A point in time.
"You may need that at a later date."
- To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
"to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter"
- To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.
- To determine the age of something.
"to date the building of the pyramids"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "dates" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "dates" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DATES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DATES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DATES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DATES:
- # the dates effect
- # master of dates
- # playing with dates
- # in terms of dates
Hook Words
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