The pronunciation of the word niche has changed over the years. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Niche Pronunciation” Hello, you have A Way with Words. Hey, Martha. Hey, Grant. Hello, who’s this? This is Lance Justice calling from...
scrub-shrub habitat n.— «Nest boxes should be made available near wetlands with a mix of open water and emergent plants (commonly called scrub-shrub habitats). This type of habitat provides food and cover needed for brood rearing.» —“Numbers...
missional adj.— «Today’s missional Christians have expanded the mission of God to global warming, the environment, voting for the occasional democrat, serving the poor, building homes for Habitat for Humanity, giving away groceries to the poor...
chipmunk n.— «Turns out “chipmunk” is a colloquial term for a little battery-powered yellow circular saw, explains project leader Kate Drake, who adopted the slang after hearing it while working on a Habitat house in Houston, Texas.» —“Women forge...

