Here’s Where the Word “Dude” Came From—And Trust Us, You Are Never Going to Guess ...
This laid-back little word has a surprising story
Here’s the Real Reason Why Police Officers Are Called “Cops”
Here's the arresting truth about your go-to word for police officers
Here’s the Real Reason Why Psychiatrists Are Called Shrinks—And It’s a Weird One!
The word shrink has some baggage. Let's unpack it together.
New Report: These Are the Words Most People in Your State Don’t Know How to Pronounce—Are You ...
Truth: Your neighbors bungle the same words you do
Quiz: Do You Know the Real Reason Why a Dollar Is Called a Buck?
See if you can correctly answer these tricky questions about the mighty dollar bill
Here’s What “Preaching to the Choir” Really Means
The meaning behind this common church-rooted idiom might surprise you
Here’s How Potholes Got Their Name—It’s Not What You Think!
Join us on the bumpy road to where this word began
Here’s Why a Dollar Is Nicknamed a “Buck”
This is quite the word mystery, my deer
Here’s the Punctuation Mark Gen Z Wants You to Stop Using—And It’s Not What You Think
Learn which punctuation mark has fallen out of favor—and why
13 Common Abbreviations and What They Mean
From informal texts to published academic works, these common abbreviations appear everywhere. But do you know what they really mean?
“Discreet” vs. “Discrete”: What’s the Difference?
Sound smarter by knowing when to use discreet vs. discrete. These handy tips will help you keep them straight!
Here’s Why Capital Letters May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Gen Z is canceling capital letters—should you join them or fight in grammar's last stand?
Here’s Why Being Fired Is Called “Getting the Pink Slip”
Get fired up to learn the true story of this colorful phrase
20 Sports Terms That Have Become Part of Everyday Conversations
Step up your game and impress your friends with your knowledge of these sports idioms and terms
Dictionary.com Announced Its 2024 Word of the Year—And It’s Very “Mindful”
The word of the year is very modest, very mindful
Cambridge Dictionary Announced Its 2024 Word of the Year
This word proves that positive thinking pays off
This Is What the “O” in “O’clock” Stands For
We say this word multiple times a day, but what does it really mean? Two linguists took the time to...
12 Thesaurus Jokes Grammar Nerds Will Appreciate
Feeling qualmish, ill, and peaky? You must be ready for a sick joke!
20 of the Hardest Words to Spell in the English Language
The English language is full of words that seem overstuffed with unnecessary letters, feel like they should be spelled a...
“Historic” vs. “Historical”: What’s the Difference?
While they both deal with the past, historic and historical aren't interchangeable words. Choose wisely with these simple tips.
How to Write a Plural Last Name—Including One Ending in “S”
Before you slip that letter into the mail, find out how to properly write plural last names. Here, etiquette and...
These Are the 2023 Words of the Year, According to Dictionaries
What word defined the past year for you? Find out if your guess matches the actual word of the year...
10 Positive Phrases Americans Find Cringiest in 2023
Don't feel bad if you roll your eyes at these overly optimistic phrases. You are not alone!
New Study: This American Accent Is Disappearing
Things aren't looking so peachy for this classic American accent
IJBOL Is the Internet’s New Favorite Acronym—You’ll Want to Know What It Means
So long, LOL. There's a new slang term taking the internet by storm. Find out IJBOL's meaning—and how to use...
35 Text Abbreviations You Should Know (and How to Use Them)
Knowing the meaning of these terms will keep anyone with a phone, social media or even just web access from...
“Peek” vs. “Peak” vs. “Pique”: How to Use Them the Right Way
Not sure when to use peek vs. peak? Or where pique fits into this at all? We've got the grammar...
These Are the Most Uniquely Popular Texting Acronyms in Every State
From LOL to OMG, these are the texting acronyms Americans can't get enough of.
More Than 300 Words Were Just Added to Dictionary.com—Here Are the Ones You Need to Know
Slow fashion, sound bath, cozy and climate breakdown are just a few of the new words Dictionary.com is helping us...
What Does GRWM Mean?
If your latest scroll left you asking, "What does GRWM mean?" you're not alone! The trendy acronym has been making...
“Burnt” vs. “Burned”: Which Is Correct?
When should you use burnt vs. burned? Hint: It may depend on where you live.
