dusking noun [U]
/ˈdʌsk.ɪŋ/
the practice of watching daylight turn to darkness as a form of relaxation
An old Dutch ritual of going outside to watch the coming of night – or dusking – is having a revival across Europe. Fans of the practice say it’s a great way to disconnect from screens and find peace … In the Netherlands, dusking was once an everyday ritual, with families sitting together to observe the end of the day and the coming of night.
[theguardian.com, 1 March 2026]
cosy cardio noun [U]
UK /ˌkəʊ.zi ˈkɑː.di.əʊ/ US /ˌkoʊ.zi ˈkɑːr.di.oʊ/
gentle cardio exercise done in a relaxing, comfortable place as a way to enhance wellness rather than to increase fitness
Keep your mind and body healthy this winter with cosy cardio. This gentle movement training focuses on comfort and consistency over high intensity. Think low-impact, low-intensity, equipment-free routines all done in your comfiest workout clothing. Enjoy the convenience of exercising with the heat on while the wind rages outside, keeping you energised and beating the winter blues all season long.
[play.google.com, 15 January 2026]
hotspan noun [S]
UK /ˈhɒt.spæn/ US /ˈhɑːt.spæn/
the number of years that someone lives or can expect to remain both healthy and physically attractive
A piece in Bloomberg this week caught our eye: Millennial men, it turns out, are fundamentally rethinking what it means to be healthy and attractive in middle age. The writer coined the term “hotspan” to describe it: the desire not just to live longer, or even to live well, but to look and feel good while doing it.
[Palm, via linkedin.com/pulse, 8 May 2026]
See also healthspan