The English language is full of surprises, and some of its most fascinating ones come in the form of words so long they look impossible to pronounce. While most of us stick to simple, everyday vocab, ...

“I know the longest word in the whole English language,” Jimmy tells Jenny by the playground swings. “It’s antidisestablishmentarianism.” Jenny slurps up the last of her juice box, unimpressed. “Is ...

Tens of thousands of people have voted on the grossest word in the English language — with “pus” taking the top spot. The icky word — defined as “a thick yellowish or greenish liquid produced in ...

Word of the Day: Discombobulate reminds readers that English vocabulary is not only rich and precise but also capable of ...

Are you smarter than a spelling bee contestant? If you can spell these words, you might be. Merriam-Webster has announced the hardest words to spell in the English language ahead of the 92nd annual ...