Supplement: M-W's Learner's Word of the Day

Learner’s Word of the Day

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt/ noun [count]

plural : supplements



1 : something that is added to something else in order to make it complete • dietary/vitamin supplements

2 : an extra part that is added to a book or newspaper • an advertising/literary supplement • the supplement to the encyclopedia

3 British : an amount of money that must be paid in addition to the regular price • First-class accommodation is available for a supplement.

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