PROFESSORSHIP

professorship, chair

(noun) the position of professor; “he was awarded an endowed chair in economics”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

professorship (plural professorships)

the office of a professor

Synonyms

• professorate

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*fess"or*ship, n.

Definition: The office or position of a professor, or public teacher. Walton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 June 2025

UNDERLAY

(verb) raise or support (the level of printing) by inserting a piece of paper or cardboard under the type; “underlay the plate”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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