Quarantine is a word that has become all too familiar in recent years, but its origins are centuries old. Stemming from the Italian "quaranta giorni," which means "forty days," the term was used during the Black Death in the 14th century.

Parents and teachers cover your ears. Dictionary.com says its word of the year is “6-7.” The viral term is one kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about.

Each year, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year serves as “a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year.” The site’s lexicographers analyzed the data, trends and search engine results,

Dictionary.com has revealed its word — or rather, numbers — of the year for 2025. The website announced on Tuesday, Oct. 28, that its official Word of the Year is 6-7, a word derived from the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by Skrilla that features the recurring lyric, “6-7.”

"67" is an ambiguous slang term made popular by Gen Alpha on social media and in middle schools across the country.

Experts reveal that spoken words, not body language, are key to spotting lies. Liars often avoid 'I' and 'me,' use fewer exclusive words, and rely mor

Sometime around the early- to mid-2000s, countless thousands of people decided they hate the word “moist.” Some had probably hated it all along. Others were clearly jumping on a bandwagon — like middle school girls deciding some person or thing ...

The word “phantasmagoria” is defined as a sequence of real or imaginary images like those seen in a dream. It is a noun that often refers to illusions. The word “phantasmagoria’ is pronounced /fan-taz-muh-GAW-ree-uh/.

Zohran Mamdani's sweeping victory over independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa marks a turning point in New York City politics.

"A Day With No Words" author, Tiffany Hammond talks about the origins of her book and how she was inspired by her two sons.