Let’s Learn a New Word (9/28/21)

Wanna learn a new word today? How about bellwether? According to Merriam-Webster, a bellwether is a leader or one who takes lead or initiative. It can also be an indicator of trends. 

Before looking this up, I expected it to be a British-ism, as I came across it while reading an online music article from the UK (as I find myself doing often).