Catercorner is an older version of a more common word that has a convoluted history to explain a modern meaning.

Even if you’ve known the name of these common security devices, did you know where the word comes from?

Warning: The week’s vocabulary explanation may not be quite as satisfying as you hope. In fact, it might leave you hankering for more.

I will confess that this word came to me when my attempt to enjoy a quiet meal in a restaurant failed due to a mammothrept.

The pronunciation of this word might surprise you, but that will help you understand its connection to its commonly used sibling.

The word itself is fun to say and use, but its etymological history is quite the kerfuffle which makes it that much more fun.

I promise not to post a long-winded complaint about this week’s spectacular vernacular despite its ancient etymology—jeremiad.

When we create new words or phrases to express new ideas, sometimes we need to develop a retronym to distinguish the past from the future.

For everyone who rolls their eyes at the crazy things done by politicians, I’ll share the worst word kakistocracy for your daily use.

At the end of the day, I look forward to a glass of wine with dinner, but an article about land being desiccated upset the grape cart.

Don’t you hate it when you are trying to get a few more minutes of sleep before starting your day, but some loud, matutinal bird shrieks outside your window?

Polysemous is one of those complex looking words with a simple meaning referring to multiple meanings. Confused? Check this out.