{"word":"regimen","date":"2026-10-06","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"REJ-uh-mun","definition":"a plan or set of rules to make someone become or stay healthy","example":"Sherry’s personal trainer started her on a workout regimen of 30 minutes on the treadmill followed by 30 minutes of weight training.","etymology":"The word regimen comes from Latin \"regimen\", meaning \"a rule or system of government\", which is derived from \"regere\", meaning \"to rule\". It entered English in the 15th century, initially referring to a system of government or management, and later evolved to describe a systematic plan for physical or mental health.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/regimen-2026-10-06","fetchedAt":"2026-10-07T00:28:43.363Z","cached":false}