Those who say that journalism is history (told) in a hurry, are probably alluding to the realisation that history provides more backgrounding, depth and perspective when reporting an event than the ...

The Oxford English Dictionary defines trust as, “Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something; confidence or faith in a person or thing, or in an ...

The Times reports the dictionary contains around 4,000 entries and was compiled to help visitors avoid being targeted by London’s criminal “canting crew” - a catch-all phrase for vagrants, thieves, ...

Beacon Journal readers ask about the origin of common sayings such as ‘getting off scot-free’ and ‘a chip off the old block.’ ...

A local library will host a discussion on Simon Winchester's book about Dr. W.C. Minor's contributions to the OED while he ...

If your starter word contains a rarely used letter, rethink your strategy. Here are the most commonly used letters in the ...

Language experts agree that no single English language rule exists for terms like "farmers market," "couple's retreat" or ...

A New York Times report suggested that a September US strike against a boat in the Caribbean may have been an act of “perfidy.” Legal experts weigh in.

The English language grows a little more every year. It becomes richer, warmer, and more diverse as people across the world create new words. It borrows expressions from other cultures or changes the ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded again in 2025, adding dozens of new words and expressions from around the world. These additions reflect how English continues to grow by absorbing ...

Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms. The group behind the Oxford English Dictionary says the term ...