{"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 guidance\", which is derived from \"regere\", meaning \"to rule or direct\". It entered the English language in the 15th century.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/regimen-2026-10-06","fetchedAt":"2026-10-06T09:30:20.623Z","cached":false}