30 Fancy Words That Will Make You Sound Smarter
We all want to sound smarter. With these fancy words, you can take your vocabulary to a whole new level and impress everyone.
Why the Dictionary Used to Include a Word That Never Existed
Unfortunately, the word "dord" isn't a synonym for "density."
McDonald’s Almost Sued the Dictionary—Here’s Why It Didn’t
When the dictionary dared to diss them, McDonald's took it in stride. Sort of.
13 Funniest Words Added to the Dictionary in the Last Decade
From scrumdiddlyumptious to schmoozefest, these newly minted words reflect our culture and our sometimes hilarious use of language.
The Oxford English Dictionary Forgot to Include This Word for 50 Years
Thankfully, it's not a word we still use today.
The Surprising Meaning Behind These 8 Really Weird Words
Don't you just love 'petrichor'? Especially if you're one of the 'bibliobibuli' that feels especially inspired after a good storm?...
These 13 2018 Dictionary Additions Are the Hardest Words to Spell and Pronounce
Get ready, wordies! That's the new word for word-lover, but not all the new terms added to the dictionary this...
10 Almost-Extinct Words You Should Start Using Right Away
Whenever the dictionary gets updated, some words face the chopping block. If you would be sad to see “skedaddle” skedaddle...
The Clever Way Dictionary Editors Prank Each Other
Don’t believe every definition you read.