WORDS

You’ve seen that “extra virgin” olive oil label plenty of times at the grocery store. Ever stop and wonder what it actually means?

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

The duffel is perfect for weekend trips or cocaine smuggling. But why is it called a duffel?

Tired of corporate lingo? You‘re not alone. A new report breaks down which office phrases Americans wish would disappear for good.

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

The origin of the word ‘Easter’ is linked to the ancient pagan goddess Ostara. But is she actually ancient?

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

Here are some word endings that have become productive to varying degrees.

The lyric “Vamos a la playa, todos con sombrero / El viento radiactivo, despeina los cabellos” translates to “Let’s go to the beach, everyone in a sombrero / The radioactive wind, messes up the hair.”

These narrative forms are similar, but not exactly the same.

Show your friends you’re no oaf this April 1 with these 21 foolishly fun synonyms.

The Vietnamese word ‘cột sống’ technically means “spine”—but to the country’s Gen Zers, it’s slang for something else entirely.