A Word, Please: A simple rule for nouns that are singular and plural at the same time Grammar expert June Casagrande writes that collective nouns like “choir” can use singular or plural nouns ...

A new word game just dropped, and this one looks pretty fun. Strands is a new game from the New York Times, the same people who brought you Connections and Spelling Bee.

Is internet slang unifying communication or flattening it? Discover how it's impacting the depth and meaning of our conversations.

Being called “ma’am” can be jarring for some women. While it’s generally considered a term of respect, it can come across very differently depending on region or context.

Raymond Antrobus was born deaf. When he came to poetry, much of his work was built on the history and foundations of poetry slams and spoken word performances. "I really felt a lineage of poets in ...

As recreational and medical marijuana legalization becomes more widespread in the US, dispensaries may need to move away from 420 and other weed puns to appeal to wider audiences.

The most important part of being a backup QB may be one very specific job: to mimic the starter’s cadence perfectly.

AI researchers aren't using the word "bullshit" just for shock value—the cuss actually has a philosophical meaning.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Recently, while playing our morning word games, Mrs. Word Guy solved the ...

"Piqued" and "peaked" are homophones, meaning they sound the same but are spelled differently and mean different things. Where do we get "piqued my interest"?