word
Excelsior
Ih-KSEH-lsee-ur
/ɪˈksɛlsiːɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
excelsior
Dictionary meaning
Thin curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing.
Synonyms: wood shavings
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