World Emoji Day Word Search
Play a World Emoji Day word search free online. We built the 12-word list around what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: EMOJI, CALENDAR, HASHTAG, POSTING, SHARING, QUIZ, CONTEST, CLAPPING, THUMBS, WAVING, GRIN, TEARS.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
World Emoji Day word list, defined
- EMOJI /ɪˈmoʊdi/ · noun
- A small digital image or icon used in electronic communication to express an idea, emotion, or object. Related: icon, smiley, pictograph, symbol.
- CALENDAR /ˈkæləndər/ · noun
- A chart or system showing the days, weeks, and months of a year; also, the system by which time is divided into such periods. Related: schedule, almanac, agenda, timetable.
- POSTING /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The act of posting something, such as a message or a letter. To place or publish something, especially on the internet. Related: posting, publishing, sharing, uploading.
- SHARING /ˈʃɛərɪŋ/ · verb, noun
- The act of sharing something, such as information, resources, or feelings, with others. To make something available to be used or experienced by others. Related: participating, collaborating, cooperating, contributing.
- QUIZ /kwɪz/ · noun, verb
- A short test or examination, typically given as a game or a challenge, to test knowledge or skills. To test or examine someone or something, especially in a casual or informal way. Related: test, exam, challenge, quiz.
- CONTEST /ˈkɒntɛst/ (noun), /kənˈtɛst/ (verb) · noun, verb
- A contest is a competition in which people compete to win something or to prove who is best. As a verb, to contest something means to compete for it or to dispute its validity. Related: competition, match, tournament, race.
- CLAPPING /ˈklæpɪŋ/ · noun (also the -ing form of the verb clap)
- The act of striking one's hands together repeatedly, especially as a sign of approval or appreciation; also, the sound produced by such action. Related: applause, ovation, acclaim, handclapping.
- WAVING /ˈweɪvɪŋ/ · verb
- To move the hand or a part of the body up and down in order to attract attention or to show a greeting or farewell. To move back and forth in a smooth, flowing motion. Related: wagging, flapping, swaying, swinging.
- GRIN /ɡrɪn/ · verb, noun
- To smile widely, typically in a foolish or uncontrolled way. A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are drawn back and the lips are stretched back from the teeth. Related: smile, beam, giggle, laugh.
- TEARS /tɪərz/ · noun, verb
- A drop of liquid that falls from the eye as a result of emotion or irritation. To shed tears, typically as a result of sadness or grief. Related: lacrimation, sob, weep, cry.
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