Over 5,000 new words have been added to Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, as part of the latest edition - and it includes words that have become popular in recent years. "For the first time in ...

In the same vein, I just found out that the word “buttload,” often used colloquially to mean “a large amount,” actually has its roots in Old English as a wine measurement.

It was wonderful to read Nilanjana Roy’s thoughtful piece on the nostalgic joy of getting lost in the pages of a physical dictionary — a sentiment that no doubt resonates deeply with fellow language ...

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Webster is rolling out a fresh edition of its best-selling Collegiate Dictionary, adding more than 5,000 words such as "petrichor," "teraflop," "dumbphone" and "ghost kitchen." ...

The addition of many slangs like "rizz," “side-eye,” and “no cap” in Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary reflects the ...

In July, a team at Anna University in Chennai, India, released its findings after surveying 300 people aged 21 to 45 who’ve ...

Have you decided to learn English from scratch? Congratulations. You're braver than half of those who have been saying “I ...

So much for the Bethpage Bearpit – this was more like a play pit for the Europeans, as they skipped and laughed their way ...

How much fraud is out there? Of course, it’s almost impossible to say with certainty, but the consensus and “gut feel” is that it is more than you think.

Every time I visit Mum she asks, “Have you done tinny yet?” Not yet, Mum. Life is busy. Work is mad. The dog has an ear ...

Learning and teaching the English language can be a challenging task. There are so many things that can confuse anyone, even ...