Words

From ‘Odder Items’ to ‘Contemporary Kin,’ these terms are technically synonyms of famous TV show titles. How many can you get right?

Where to find them—and how to say them correctly.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

The slang term for our mental health professionals has a rather grim history.

If you’re looking for baby name inspiration, these titles have a strong sense of place.

Keeping track of what your kids are saying and meaning can be something of a parental nightmare. We’re here to help.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

‘Venomous’ versus ‘poisonous.’ ‘Hominin’ versus ‘hominid.’ Scientific terms can be confusing to non-specialists—so here's how to use them correctly.

Legal eagles like adding “Esquire” to their letterhead. But does it actually carry any meaning?

If you can decode ’Dwindle Skillet,’ consider yourself a true Disney fan.

It’s time to brush up on your vocabulary.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

If you’ve ever Googled any of these words to figure out the difference between them, you are far from alone.

Brushing up on some boring window terminology could mean the difference between life and death. (Seriously.)

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

You’re probably botching a few of these—read on to find out how to say them correctly.

If you ask for a “jye-roh” in Greece, prepare to get some funny looks.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Cutting down on syllables is just one reason ‘cop’ became synonymous with ‘police officer.’

Here’s where the word ‘biopic’ came from, how to say it right, and why so many people say it wrong.

In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re covering some eponyms you might not have realized were eponyms, from ‘mesmerize’ to ‘pants.’

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?