Coca-Cola, Starbucks, McDonald’s and Apple–all are American brands, right?

Actually, these and many other brands have become ubiquitous (see definition and hear pronunciation below) throughout the globe today.

Starbucks had about 18,000 international stores last year and plans to open at least 600 more this year–just in China!

Meanwhile, McDonald’s has adapted many of its menu offerings to customers around the globe.

One example is the McRice Burger in Singapore, which places the hamburger patty between two rice cakes rather than on a bun.

Now, that’s a truly international offering!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of anything else–a movie, book or game–that is ubiquitous?

Ubiquitous: Existing or being everywhere at the same time; widespread.

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Tall buildings and busy streets are commonly found in urban areas, but each city is likely to have something that makes it distinct.

For example, the red telephone box has long been ubiquitous (see definition and hear pronunciation below) within the city of London.

Originally developed in 1920, the red telephone box was designed by the architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott as a secure location for placing a telephone call.

These days, however, the boxes have become a relic of the past.

Anyone who wants to call someone is likely to simply pull out a cell phone!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of any objects in your hometown that are ubiquitous?

Ubiquitous: Being or existing everywhere, omnipresent.

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