The British may have given the US their language, but that doesn't mean Americans speak exactly the same way. Vocabulary, ...

“Lit” dates back to the early 1900s, when it meant being drunk. These days, it’s used by rappers to describe something exciting. Rapper Nas used the term in his 1996 song “The Message,” in which he ...

He’d hoped to chronicle the company’s long-awaited overhaul of its online unabridged dictionary, the first major undertaking ...

When I was a kid, I was wrong about so many things. I thought craneflies, or daddy longlegs, were the “most poisonous spider in the world,” but had no way of administering their toxins (wrong on many ...

Words from the Isle of Man for a traditional open-hearth fireplace, an outside toilet and friendly conversation or chat are among the latest to be added to the Oxford English Dictionary. "Chollagh", ...

Every year on October 2, India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti to honour the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. It is not just a national holiday but also a day of reflection on ...

The English and the Irish have a lot that sets them apart but much more that brings them together, not the least of which is language! While we acknowledge the influence that Shakespeare’s tongue has ...

Whether it's a job or being with friends, big words aren't always meant to be used in everyday conversation. Even if smart people can throw in complex words to show off their intellect, it's not ...

Ireland has given a lot to America, and this includes some contributions to the way in which we speak. While those people who aren’t massive fans of the Irish language will always complain that Irish ...

An ordinary-looking coin that might turn up in your pocket change could be valued at significantly more than its face value. Specialists suggest that an unremarkable-looking 2p piece might command up ...

Learn the most frequently used English words! This video breaks down the top 100 words, covering verbs, nouns, and adjectives to boost your vocabulary. New Connecticut law bans these marriages Miley ...

One Word Substitution means using a single word to replace a long phrase or sentence without changing its original meaning. It helps make communication more clear, concise, and effective. These ...