What you need to know about the soccer term “brace”
Brace comes from an old English word meaning "pair." Can you see where this is going?
Category: Improving vocabulary
Clearing confusion about the popular word bespoke
I kept hearing "bespoke" and wasn't quite sure what it meant. Now I know. So will you if you read along!
What you need to know about slop, 2025’s Word of the Year
Slop is everywhere on the internet. Here's an explanation and some warnings about this new digital concern.
Fun words you need to know for the holidays
Here's some background about two interesting words for the holidays: yule and troll. Yes troll. Read on, Word Nerds!
Getting to the heart of Thanksgiving: Companion
What I learned about companion and how I'm applying it to Thanksgiving.
What you need to know about the word “Patriot”
Learn about the fascinating history of 'patriot,' a word that has symbolized both loyalty and dissent in America.