Coined — Word Origins Daily

Daily word origin stories

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Every word has a story. Coined reveals where yours came from. Discover the etymology behind everyday words — one beautifully crafted story each day. Unlock the full Curator collection once, yours forever. One purchase, no subscription. Words are more than definitions. They carry centuries of human invention, migration, and imagination. Coined brings those stories to life in a clean, ad-free experience designed for curious minds. What you get: • Daily word — a new etymology story every day • Word origins — the full history behind each word • Offline access — read anywhere, no connection required • Zero ads, ever Curator Access (one-time, $1.99 — US storefront; price varies by region) Unlock the complete Curator collection once. No subscription, no renewal, no recurring charges. Everything, forever. Coined is for people who love language — and want to know why "quixotic" means what it means.

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Over 200 new word origins across every category, each checked against a published source. Refreshed stories throughout the collection for accuracy and clarity. Small fixes and polish.

Version 1.1

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    Information

    Seller
    Justin Koch
    Size
    26 MB
    Category
    Education
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    9+
    • 9+
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    • Infrequent
      Profanity or Crude Humor
      Mature or Suggestive Themes
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © 2026 Justin Koch
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