Ep. 92 - Plethora: A large or excessive amount of something
From Words Worth Saying by Burk
March 8, 2025 · 3 min
About this episode
This episode explores the word 'plethora', its usage, origins, and cultural references.
Today on Words Worth Saying , we explore the word plethora —a fancy way to describe an abundance of something. Learn how to use it in everyday conversation, uncover its Greek origins, and hear how it’s been used in pop culture. Tune in and add this expressive word to your vocabulary!
People in this episode
Host: Burk
Topics covered
- language
- vocabulary
- etymology
- pop culture
- communication
Keywords
- plethora
- abundance
- language
- Greek origins
- pop culture
- vocabulary
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Words Worth Saying
Places: Greek
More episodes of Words Worth Saying
- Ep. 100 - Limerence: When a Crush Becomes an Obsession · January 17, 2026 · 3 min
- Ep. 99 - Abashed: Embarrassed, Disconcerted, or Ashamed · March 16, 2025 · 3 min
- Ep. 98 - Dawdle: Waste time · March 15, 2025 · 2 min
- Ep. 97 - Objurgate: Rebuke severely · March 14, 2025 · 2 min
- Ep. 96 - Rebuke: Express sharp disapproval or criticism · March 13, 2025 · 3 min
- Ep. 91-95 Recap: Coveted, Plethora, Boisterous, Guffaw, Brazen · March 12, 2025 · 3 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Words Worth Saying podcast page.