Words get new meanings while losing old ones. 24/7 Tempo used the Oxford University and Dictionary.com collaboration Lexico.com’s list of Archaic Words That Used To Be Common In English to ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included 11 new words that are quintessentially Australian in its latest update.

Gen Z language is essentially taking a commonly used English word and distorting its meaning to use it in a brand-new context. Due to this process, the older generation simply cannot associate a ...

But “you guys” has morphed into a new meaning: a blank, functional way of referring to or addressing more than one human being, an option for the plural “you” that English otherwise lacks.

Sometimes they describe an attribute. Or a moment. Or maybe just a vibe. These are the words from other languages that don't have a direct equivalent in English, and yet carry so much meaning. The ...

Gigil, a Philippine word added to the Oxford English Dictionary, decribes the feeling we get when we see someone or something cute Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming ...

An exclusive look at a dictionary consisting entirely of words created or reinvented by Black people. (Don’t worry: All three variants of “bussin” are included.) ...

Learn 5 new words each day with meanings, pronunciation, and examples. By the end of the month, students will master 150 essential English words to improve their speaking, writing, and confidence ...

The English language is constantly evolving, and words sometimes acquire new meanings because of technological change. A carbon copy was originally a duplicate made using carbon paper.