The word “sagacious” means having or showing good discernment or keen mental judgment. It is an adjective that describes individuals with shrewd characteristics. Oftentimes, it used to describe ...

The word “obfuscate” means to make something unclear, confusing or difficult to understand. It is a verb and can either be done deliberately or unintentionally. The word is essentially the opposite of ...

Discovering that you're a parent-to-be is such an exciting and emotional time. Maybe you've been dreaming of this moment your entire life and already have the perfect name for your new baby picked out ...

Google observes its symbolic \"birthday\" on September 27, distinct from its actual incorporation date. The 2025 celebration revived its original 1998 l ...

Feast on the bounty of these seasonal word origins. Artichoke Artichoke ultimately comes from the Arabic al-harshuf, meaning "the artichoke." The word, and plant, passed into Spanish, Italian, and ...

As a copy editor for more than 15 years and a logophile (word lover) for pretty much my entire life, I've encountered many delightful, unexpected, sometimes useful, sometimes just totally bizarre ...

Joe Root has welcomed the elevation of his Yorkshire team-mate Harry Brook to the vice-captaincy of England’s Test side and believes it only strengthens the team’s leadership group as they prepare for ...

What was going on in history when someone first felt the need to coin such a term? Was it like our present moment? If so, how did they get out of it?

Shin’s Project” has unveiled new insight into the special bond between rookie judge Bae Hyeon Seong and chief judge Kim Sang Ho! “Shin’s Project” stars ...

Twelve teams will enter October, but only one team will leave (with a ring). You can root for the three franchises that have never won a title before … or you can pull for the Yankees or Dodgers.

In the same vein, I just found out that the word “buttload,” often used colloquially to mean “a large amount,” actually has its roots in Old English as a wine measurement.

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown threatens one of Massachusetts’ largest and best-established communities.