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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Cynosure
Description: Cynosure is a noun that refers to a person or thing that is the center of attention.
Our word of the day comes from the Greek words for ‘tail’ and ‘dog.’ The term initially referred to the constellation Ursa Minor or the pole star which it contains. This star was used for quite some time by navigators, which made it the center of attention for many people. Today, we use the word Cynosure to describe something or someone that is the center of attention.
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