Duolingo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A language learning service or application.
  2. A website, service or application that gamifies or simplifies learning, such as through having convenient, guided lessons and an informal (laidback) educational environment.
  3. A lesson on Duolingo.
  4. A language learning course on Duolingo.

Pronunciation

en-Duolingo.ogg

Word forms

Duolingo Duolingos

Etymology

All senses ultimately from Duolingo, a language learning app owned by the American educational technology company of the same name; from duo- (“two”) + lingo (“language”). The first two senses formed via genericized trademark.

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