Words

Newly-Added Words to the Dictionary You Should Know

Learn about some of the newest words that have been added to the dictionary in recent times. We must say, all of these are pretty interesting!

15 Wise Quotes by Famous Figures from the Age of Reason

Inspiring, wise and useful quotes by famous figures from the Age of Reason in history

15 Quotes to Remember from F. Scott Fitzgerald

To celebrate the contribution he gave the world through his writing, here are some of the most beautiful quotes of F. Scott Fitzgerald on life, love, and talent.

The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words

In this article, we uncover the extraordinary etymology of 10 common English words, including ‘daisy’, ‘eavesdropper’, and ‘vaccine’.

13 Remarkable Quotes from Frank Sinatra

Being one of the most prominent figures in entertainment in the past century, Frank Sinatra has some remarkable things to say about life, love, and success.

Who Knew Norwegian Was Such a HILARIOUS Language?

What's a lard ring or an eye stabber? Well, isn't it obvious - it's Norwegian for a doughnut and dragonfly respectively. Who knew this language was so much fun?!

Can You Believe These Words Didn’t Exist Before the 1970s?

When a new words spreads it seems it's been around forever. But in reality, many of the words we use everyday are quite new. These didn't exist before the 1970s.

The 12 Words of Christmas: Funny Long Lost Phrases

If you think eggnog and wassail are funny-sounding, wait till you hear the Christmas words that didn't stand the test of time

Is It Soda or Pop? 12 Fun and Interesting Regional Words

How are these objects called? It depends on who you ask! Every part of the US has its own fun and fascinating set of regional words

Let’s Thank Cinema For These 10 English Words and Phrases

Films and TV shows have invented and popularized countless words we use in everyday speech today. Here are just 10 surprising examples you’ll want to know

These 10 Beautiful Quotes Describe Fall Perfectly

There is something special about fall, so naturally, it has countless mentions in poems and literature. These are some of the most beautiful quotes about fall.

These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone

We’ve collected 11 silly-sounding slang words starting from Victorian times all the way to the present day so that all of us could have a good laugh!

10 Quotes on Grace and Inner Strength by Jackie Kennedy

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's grace and inner strenght are an inspiration for many to this day. Here are the most memorable of the former First Lady.

8 Ordinary English Words With Surprisingly Spicy Origins

The origins of all these 8 seemingly innocent words - e.g. gymnasium, avocado, and nice - are not for the faint of heart, as they're quite naughty!

These Clever Pictures Illustrate Common GRAMMAR Conundrums

The world of English grammar is a confusing place where words that mean different things may be spelled or pronounced the same... Here are 15 examples

10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages

Some seemingly ordinary English words, such as barbecue, raccoon, and even squash, actually come from Native American languages and it's fascinating!

9 ‘Current’ Words That Are Much Older Than You’d Guess

Hipster, Influencer and Dude - all these words sound so quintessentially modern, but you'd be surprised to learn how old they actually are.

Experts Advise to Leave These Words Out of Your Vocabulary

Some very common words we say automatically might be making us look bad, experts say. These are the 5 words you should leave out your next conversation.

10 Quirky British Slang Phrases to Add to Your Vocabulary

British English often seems like a whole different language. Learn all about 10 common and certainly fun and quirky British slang words in this article!

10 Difficult Words in English Everyone Should Know

English has many difficult words with meanings that are nearly impossible to guess, which makes them super tough to remember. Here are 10 such words