The Many Definitions of Marriage
Today’s Supreme Court ruling nixed a federal definition. But there are plenty left
Today’s Supreme Court ruling nixed a federal definition. But there are plenty left
Four times per year, the Oxford English Dictionary fleshes out human history just a little bit more.
Short answer: big ol’ wind storm.
After seven months observing comedy routines and classes, one man shares what he learned.
There were also critics after President Wilson oversaw a spelling bee 100 years ago today. Some people are just too sensitive for words.
There were 11. And then there was one. O-N-E.
There’s a secret word committee, or as they probably call it — a clandestine lexicon coterie.
If only Gwen Stefani were forced to compete against this year’s 281 contestants …
Not merely a stellar writer, the Gatsby author also gets credit for his “impactive” additions to the English language
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz called some of his Republican colleagues “squishes.” Here’s hoping he busts out “snollygosters” next.
TIME talks with linguist Sandra Silberstein about the words we use to describe the Boston Marathon bombing, and what that tells us about how we perceive the event and its aftermath.
Earmuffs!