The English language is full of words that grind people’s gears, from gross ones like pus to overused ones like amazing. Here ...

You don't want to be described as "dim," "a mug," or "a few sandwiches short of a picnic" by a British person.

But calling everything in the world amazing or awesome is not living up to the potential of such a rich and creative language ...

Dropoff or drop off? Here's a grammar mistake Amazon made and how to know if you should keep these tricky examples two words ...

September/1892024/word-of-the-day-(3).jpg" width="1200" height="675" /> Word of the Day for Students: Learning should never stop as it aids in growth and development that will ultimately help you to ...

What does “mi’jo” mean? It's colloquial Spanish for “my son," though it's so much more than its literal meaning to Mexican ...

Simple words like "force" and "particle" can mislead us as to what reality is actually like. Physicist Matt Strassler unpacks ...

Popular Italian dictionary Zingarelli has unveiled 10 neologisms that will be included in its 2025 edition, with six borrowed ...

Hint #4: Thursday's Wordle has one syllable. Hint #5: Synonyms include "lean on" or "flatten." This photo illustration shows a person playing online word game "Wordle" on a mobile phone in Arlington, ...

Indeed, Wardle said he initially only developed the word puzzle "for me and my partner to enjoy." However, after being released to the public in October 2021 Wordle soon acquired a passionate ...

Xoconostle. Must I explain everything for you? Published in the print edition of the September 16, 2024, issue, with the headline “I Have No Word in English For.” Sandra Cisneros received a 2022 Ruth ...