Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, frien
958. We trace the history, usage, and meaning behind identifiers such as "Hispanic," "Chicano," "Lat
957. We trace the linguistic history behind "house" and "mansion" to uncover how these two humble wo
956. How did terms like "stereotype," "boilerplate," and "typecast" make the leap from specialist pr
955. This week, we're looking at the curious origins and histories behind common idioms and express
954. Uh-oh, "irregardless" isn’t going away anytime soon. Take a deep breath while we dig into this
953. In honor of Veterans Day, Ben Yagoda tells us tales of military words that marched from the Bri
951. In honor of National Cliché day, we uncover why some overused phrases rub us the wrong way. Wh
951. What's the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for "bear" so scary that it i
950. Nowthen, a town with an odd little name, helps us understand the word "namesake," and then I ha
949. Topic sentences aren't just for students! This week, we have real-life, grown-up examples — and
948. Think you know where words like "bully," "nice," and "bimbo" come from? Think again! Join me as
947. Do you wish you could think on your feet faster? Well, Stanford business professor and communic
946. It's Talk Like a Pirate Day, which brings to mind "Pirates of the Caribbean," but you can actua
945. What was the famous Usage Panel from the American Heritage Dictionary and how did the panel's o
944. Today, we untangle the often confusing web of writing styles. We'll explore the benefits of loo
943. Join us for a fascinating romp through the evolution of phrases like "you know," "right?" and "
942. We’re diving deep into the chameleon-like nature of the "a-" prefix, tracing its journey from L
941. Whether you've been betrayed by autocorrect or your own fingers, almost everyone has made embar
940. Pork bacon, manual transmissions, and acoustic guitars: retronyms help us describe the original
939. When I say the word "tattoo," you probably think of body art, but "tattoo" has another meaning
