Today’s “Word of the Day” is watershed and it is a noun meaning “it used to mean ‘important changes’ or the ‘turning point’ in a situation or event. The event that marks a historic change; historic, milestone, landmark (moment)”.
Example Sentence: Although Mr Biden is a candidate from the heart of old Democratic politics, it is worth noting that this year’s convention had a watershed feel because it was the first for decades not dominated by the Clintons.
note: In this example, watershed acts as a noun modifier.
This word is present in The Guardian article The Guardian view on the US Democrats: Biden seized his moment and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Guardian
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