October 16 is National Dictionary Day, Noah Webster’s birthday. Just the time to celebrate this practical yet peculiar ...

Dictionary Day on October 16 celebrates the birth of Noah Webster, an American writer who was born in 1758. Webster is best ...

India, Oct. 14 -- Learning a new word every day is a simple way to improve vocabulary and communicate more effectively. Today ...

From familiar favorites to fresher picks, these 'B' middle names bring meaning, personality and polish to a baby's full name.

When it comes to the English word short, many people remember it as an adjective meaning 'not long' or 'not tall'.However, ...

"I want to look cool reading an English paperback at a cafe someday.""I want to enjoy original novels and business books ...

The word knickknack dates back to the late 16th century. It developed through the repetition of the word knack, which was ...

India, Oct. 8 -- Some English words sound simple but carry a meaning that is easy to misunderstand. "Discreet" is one such word. It is commonly used when talking about someone who knows how to keep ...

Free mobile and web tools connect Haitian Creole with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese through dictionary search, games and cultural resources. FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. & PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - ...

Ever ordered a curry, tucked into a bowl of soup or spotted a catamaran on holiday without giving the words a second thought?

In my Comp 1 classes last week we began work on definition essays. It's an exercise in which a student chooses a word that ...

In a blog post last week, America’s oldest dictionary publisher announced the new changes, which “reflect words and meanings that have demonstrated widespread use over time, offering a window into the ...