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Dictionary Word Search 64

New Entries in Year 2008

This word search puzzle is themed. It hides 18 words or phrases which only first appeared in dictionaries in 2008. Our personal favorite is JOB FAIR. But while these search terms are listed, there are 2 additional unlisted search terms for you to find. The solution is provided.

Here are three new entries with definitions and sample sentences. There are seventeen others in the puzzle. Are you familiar with them all?

HOT DATE a highly anticipated social outing with a person one finds highly attractive, often implying the possibility of a romantic or sexual encounter. He bought an expensive shirt for his hot date on Saturday night.

JAZZ ERA a period of time in the United States, roughly from 1918 to 1929, where jazz music became popular, signifying a cultural shift towards more liberated social attitudes and behaviors. Prohibition, the rise of bootleg liquor and the burgeoning influence of mass media like the radio and phonograph all contributed to the rise of the jazz era.

SPORTS BRA an undergarment designed to provide crucial support and minimize breast movement during physical activity, protecting breast tissue and reducing discomfort. The athletic trainer recommended her clients wear a sports bra whenever they run, regardless of the distance and the level of intensity or exertion.

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