Illustrated International Day of Friendship scene — AI-generated artwork behind this special day's word search puzzle
International Day of Friendship, as a word search. 12 words drawn from what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: FRIENDSHIP, EXCHANGE, GIFTING, REUNION, PICNIC, GATHERING, HEART, ROSE, DOVE, FLOWER, HANDSHAKE, FISTBUMP.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
International Day of Friendship word list, defined
FRIENDSHIP/frend.ʃɪp/ · noun
A feeling of trust, loyalty, and affection between friends; a close relationship between people who know and trust each other. Related: companionship, amity, camaraderie, kinship.
EXCHANGE/ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ · noun, verb
The act of swapping or replacing something, especially money, goods, or services, for something else. To give or receive something in return, especially for something received or given. Related: swap, trade, barter, substitute.
GIFTING/ˈɡɪftɪŋ/ · verb
The act of giving someone a gift, or the state of being given a gift. The act of giving something, especially money, to someone for a special occasion. Related: giving, presenting, donating, bestowing.
REUNION/riːˈjuːnɪən/ · noun
A meeting or gathering of people who have not seen each other for a long time, typically because they have been separated by distance or circumstances. A reunion can be a formal or informal event, and it may be held to celebrate a special occasion or simply to reconnect with old friends or family members. Related: get-together, gathering, meeting, reunion.
PICNIC/ˈpɪknɪk/ · noun
A meal eaten outdoors, typically in a park or other natural setting, often with a blanket or other equipment. A social gathering for eating outdoors. Related: barbecue, outdoor meal, al fresco, picnicking.
GATHERING/ˈɡæθərɪŋ/ · noun, verb
A meeting of people, especially for a social or business purpose. To collect or bring together. Related: assembly, convention, meeting, assembly.
HEART/hɑːt/ · noun, verb
The heart is a muscular organ in the chest that pumps blood throughout the body. It is a symbol of love and emotions. Related: soul, spirit, mind, core.
ROSE/rəʊz/ · noun
A type of flowering shrub or plant, typically having one or more large, showy flowers. A symbol of love and romance. Related: bloom, flower, blossom, lily.
DOVE/dɒv/ · noun
A small to medium-sized bird with a stout body and a distinctive cooing call, often associated with peace and love. A dove is a type of bird that belongs to the family Columbidae. Related: pigeon, turtle dove, mourning dove, ringneck dove.
FLOWER/ˈflaʊər/ · noun
A plant that produces flowers, typically having showy parts such as petals and sepals. A flower is also a part of a plant that produces seeds. Related: bloom, blossom, petal, blossoming.
HANDSHAKE/ˈhændʃeɪk/ · noun
A handshake is a greeting or gesture of agreement in which two people grasp each other's hand with their right hands and move it up and down. It is a common way to greet or seal a deal. Related: handclasp, hand grip, grasp, grip.