Like any self-respecting four-letter word, "nice" has many connotations. Centuries ago, "nice" meant someone was ignorant; ...

Such remarks may sound commonplace and are often not intended to cause harm. But for people living with cancer, they can ...

The slur, which has been used to discriminate against people with disabilities, is finding popularity online again. But its ...

The winning word, éclaircissement, was one Zaki told news outlets he "instantly" recognized. While its prefix may conjure images of the chocolate-drizzled pastries known as éclairs, the term has ...

Faizan Zaki, 13, of Texas, is the winner of the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee! Zaki, last year’s runner-up, launched ...

School House Rock taught children the importance of small words that have a big meaning, teaching us that the function of a ...

Which word has the most definitions in the English language? Here's a hint: the word is only three letters long, can be a ...

While the origin of the word "bee" is still disputed, according to Merriam-Webster — which has been involved with the ...

Although it was once believed that dogs perceive human language differently than humans do, a fascinating study has found ...

From “intersectionality” to “equity,” many say jargon is alienating key voters. But progressives say inclusive language is ...

If the word “ain’t” came out of our mouths ... These days though, it seems to have taken on new meaning or more accurately, meanings. “Go clean your room.” My daughter: “Bruh.” ...

Scots includes terms such as doon-lay, meaning "a heavy fall of snow ... East Taa and Shona, have many rain-related words. This is probably because, unlike snow, rain is important for human ...