Anyone who knows, or intuitively understands, that two words describing a noun are hyphenated ends up writing some compounds ...

Why do most Americans pronounce their “r”s while many in England, Australia, and New Zealand do not? The answer is a transatlantic story of timing and prestige ...

Vicissitude describes life's natural ups and downs, encompassing unexpected changes in circumstances, fortune, or conditions. This term, often used in the plural, highlights the constant flux in ...

This piece originally appeared on Unabridged, a newsletter about words published by Stefan Fatsis. If you enjoy this story, ...

Do you know how we can turn a singular noun into a plural noun? The solution is simple. Just add an '-s' at the end of the ...

Explore the influence of gendered language on social perceptions and discover inclusive alternatives for clearer communication.

Josh Wardle, the creator of Wordle, has a new game that aims to introduce players to the joys and agonies of the cryptic crossword.

Swifties, it's your era now. Fans of Taylor Swift are officially part of the English language, after the latest update from ...

The new edition of the Swedish dictionary is out — 2,800 words have been added and 1,500 have been taken out. What stands out is the more relaxed attitude towards the plural ending 's', for English ...

English is spoken everywhere. Do British and American English words confuse you sometimes? Don’t worry, many learners face this challenge. Both versions are valid and popular. But when you compare ...

Arabic is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages with at least 400 million speakers, including 200 million native speakers and 200 million to 250 million non-native speakers. Modern Standard ...

Think you know your plurals? From everyday words like “tomato” to tricky Latin and Greek forms like “nucleus” and “appendix,” this 25-question quiz will put your grammar skills to the ultimate test.