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Word of the Day for June 17, 2026: Cosme

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1781184910104Cosme_Thumbnail_1500x1000.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>noun</p><p><strong>DEFINITION:</strong> Refers to the surname of the main characters in the hit &#x27;90s Philippine television sitcom &quot;Home Along Da Riles&quot; (Home Along the Railroad Tracks).</p><p>The Cosme Family was played by various stars, such as the late comedy king of the Philippines, Dolphy. He played Kevin Cosme, the main lead of the show. </p><p>&quot;Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion Movie&quot; is set to premiere tonight. The story follows the Cosme family after the death of their family’s head and father, Kevin. </p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY: </strong>The surname “Cosme” was a pun on actor Kevin Costner, while the show’s title was a clever wordplay on the Hollywood movie Home Alone. The main character “Kevin” was a nod to Home Alone’s protagonist.</p><p>Explore these articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY</strong>: </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/1/2/-home-along-da-riles-returning-in-2026-1525">&#x27;Home Along Da Riles&#x27; returning in 2026?</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/6/watch-cosme-family-returns-in-home-along-da-riles-da-reunion-1952">WATCH: Cosme family returns in &#x27;Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion&#x27;</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/5/27/boy-2-quizon-says-home-along-da-riles-da-reunion-film-was-accidental-1634">Boy 2 Quizon says ‘Home Along Da Riles: Da Reunion’ film was accidental</a></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/word-of-the-day">WORD OF THE DAY</a> here on ABS-CBN.com.</p>

<p>DEFINITION: Refers to the surname of the main characters in the hit '90s Philippine television sitcom "Home Along Da Riles" (Home Along the Railroad Tracks). </p>

DEFINITION: Refers to the surname of the main characters in the hit '90s Philippine television sitcom "Home Along Da Riles" (Home Along the Railroad Tracks).