History
What does Quid Pro Quo mean?
How many of these common Latin phrases do you actually know the meaning of? Get ready to get “studium” (that’s schooled in Latin).
Jennifer Freeman
History
Get cozy with these old-fashioned winter words
We’ve dug deep into Old Man Winter’s archives to round up traditional words and expressions related to the coldest season of the year.
Slang
Embrace and improve your mistakes with these idioms
If your New Year’s resolution goes sideways, don’t beat yourself up. Instead, keep one of these catchy, timeless idioms in mind to encourage self-improvement in the year to come.
History
Ballet, karaoke, and other loanwords
Loanwords are words that have been borrowed from another language. Let’s look at some loanwords that you probably use every day.
Grammar
How to properly use those '-ing' words
Whether you need a refresher, or want to figure out some trivia about English grammar, here are the proper uses for gerunds.
Trending
9 made-up words you'll only find in the jukebox
Let’s take a look at some of our favorite words created by musicians. Some of these fantastical words have become so widely used they’ve actually been added to the dictionary.
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10 words to make your New Year's resolutions stick
Resolutions are tricky, but words are powerful. If you word your resolution just right, 2020 might just be your year.
Grammar
5 of the best ways to learn a foreign language
Whether you’re keen on picking up a new language for fun, for travel, or new opportunities, this list of top tips — spanning practical advice to app recommendations — will have you well on your way to conversing in a new tongue.
History
7 classic Christmas sayings and where they came from
Here are eight classic holiday sayings, along with the sometimes surprising, and always fascinating, origin stories.
History
Do you know the origins of these holiday words?
Get into the holiday spirit this year by learning a few seasonal words from another culture.
Trending
5 tips to help keep your holiday cards festive
Stuck for writing inspiration? Here’s a short list of festive phrases to help your mission to spread a little cheer now and throughout the next year.
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15 words with the highest Scrabble point value
Want to impress (or infuriate) your friends and family with your Scrabble score? You need an impressive vocabulary if you’re going to grab the highest points with your tiles.