that silent letters exist in English. and the spelling system just hasn't kept up with it. like through and thought and night ...

Start sprinkling bumfuzzle, snickersnee, and collywobbles into everyday conversation—but maybe let quomodocunquizing rest in ...

It’s not one you’re likely to use in everyday conversation—but you will ... medical terms,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary, “but occurring only as an instance of a very long word.” In ...

As NPR podcast hosts and language experts, we regularly hear people misusing words that seem alike but mean very different ...

Read about the longest English word without a vowel, Rhythm. Learn its meaning, origin, pronunciation, and examples of other ...

The words we say can influence how others receive our message and how they perceive us. Author Stefan Fatsis explores the ...

Language is like a living organism, it changes, grow, and evolves over time. And yet, a few words from times long past have ...

If you need the perfect insult for your enemies (or just your SO when they steal the TV remote) or a gorgeous word to describe your special someone, it's time to look beyond the everyday, boring terms ...

Whether it's a job or being with friends, big words aren't always meant to be used in everyday conversation. Even if smart people can throw in complex words to show off their intellect, it's not ...