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Word of the Day for July 20, 2026: trionda

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784474428967Trionda_Thumbnail_1500x1000.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>noun</p><p><strong>DEFINITION</strong>: The official match ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Its name translates to &quot;three waves,&quot; symbolizing the tournament&#x27;s three host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The ball features a tricolor wave pattern inspired by each country&#x27;s national identity: green with an eagle for Mexico, blue with a star for the United States, and red with a maple leaf for Canada. Gold accents pay tribute to the FIFA World Cup Trophy.</p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY</strong>: Formed from <em>tri-</em>, meaning &quot;three,&quot; and <em>onda</em>, the Spanish and Italian word for &quot;wave.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY:</strong></p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/7/15/majestic-spain-stun-france-to-reach-world-cup-final-0734" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spain deliver World Cup masterclass against France to reach final</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/7/15/england-face-might-of-messi-s-argentina-in-world-cup-semi-final-0004" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">England face might of Messi&#x27;s Argentina in World Cup semi-final</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2026/7/14/norway-receive-heroes-welcome-in-oslo-after-world-cup-exit-1744" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Norway receive heroes&#x27; welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit</a></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/word-of-the-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WORD OF THE DAY</a> here on <strong>ABS-CBN.com</strong>.</p>

<p>The official match ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Its name translates to "three waves," symbolizing the tournament's three host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States. </p>

The official match ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Its name translates to "three waves," symbolizing the tournament's three host nations—Canada, Mexico, and the United States.