As a longtime copy editor and certified word nerd, nothing drives me crazier than seeing words misused. Whether it’s people ...

16:54, Thu, Jan 30, 2025 Updated: 16:59, Thu, Jan 30, 2025 The saying, 'Every day is a school day' couldn't be more true when it comes to the vast and complex English language. With approximately ...

Acronyms are the language of digital. Whether you're an industry veteran or just diving into digital marketing, you'll find them everywhere. English is probably the most acronym-heavy language, and ...

Acronyms did not become a common method of word formation in English until World War II. Loran, a word loosely based on “long-range navigation” dates from 1940, for instance. The word acronym itself ...

Returning to the United States seven years ago, I was puzzled how the Bureau of Land Management had seemingly become involved with race politics. Then I deciphered that the hashtag #BLM had taken on a ...