WORDS

Johnson defined ‘oats’ as “a grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people”—but that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the slights, barbs, and quips in his dictionary.

Let’s get to the bottom of the top pronunciation blunders in every state.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

From ‘Odder Items’ to ‘Contemporary Kin,’ these terms are technically synonyms of famous TV show titles. How many can you get right?

If you’re looking for baby name inspiration, these titles have a strong sense of place.

Keeping track of what your kids are saying and meaning can be something of a parental nightmare. We’re here to help.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

‘Venomous’ versus ‘poisonous.’ ‘Hominin’ versus ‘hominid.’ Scientific terms can be confusing to non-specialists—so here's how to use them correctly.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

Nausea and vomiting are the bane of many a pregnant person’s first trimester. And despite the name, the symptoms aren’t just limited to the morning.

We give you an obscure word with four definitions—one correct, three made up. Can you identify the correct one?

If you’ve ever Googled any of these words to figure out the difference between them, you are far from alone.