“Most of our X words, such as ‘X-ray’ and ‘xylophone’, were first used after Johnson's time.” Although there are differences between Johnson’s dictionary and those we see ...

In your issue of Aug. 29 appears the statement: "The publishers of Webster's Dictionary announced yesterday through H. Curtis Rowley, their Treasurer, that no attempt would be made at present to ...

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A solo exhibition of the poet and visual artist Ted Joans is a mostly fitting tribute to an artistic visionary.

You know the type. But even so, we were stumped when it came to a list of some of the most unusual words in the English dictionary. Compiled by the folks at Raconteur, the list includes nouns ...

Image: A man reading a copy of the Oxford Dictionary of English (AAP/Ian Nicholson/PA Wire) The famous dictionary is turning 90 years old this year and says it wants to create a snapshot of how ...

Let’s dive into some of the frequently used words and phrases that are on repeat during this busy week of hurricane season.

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Credit: ISTA This new theorem is comparable to a "dictionary" that deciphers the most abstract aspects of mathematical symmetry using algebraic geometry. By operating at the intersection of ...

When does Friday come before Thursday? In the dictionary. ••• Why don’t football players wear glasses? It’s a contact sport. ••• What’s the most popular place for fruit to go on vacation? Pear-is.