Merriam-Webster recently announced its latest slate of additions to the dictionary—some 200 new words and definitions that, as usual, are an eclectic blend of ones you probably assumed already ...

Understanding how we feel about others – especially when romance, sex and desire get involved – is a complex task many of us struggle with. Here is the difference between love, lust and limerence.

The answer to three down in the Nov. 11 New York Times Mini Crossword is “EXULT.” According to Merriam-Webster, the word means “to be extremely joyful,” which fits perfectly with the clue by tying ...

Especially with texting being such a staple in today’s communication, abbreviations, contractions, and other words that just don’t sound as if they possibly could be considered legitimate have become ...

What does 'cask' mean? If you know, you will have an easier time with today's NYT Connections—but if you don't, we are here to help.

Look, we had a quiet peaceful election. That's good. We needed a day like that. America did OK. I'm ready to move on. I ...

A gift, meanwhile, is “something voluntarily transferred … without compensation,” per Merriam-Webster, so there’s no need to call something a “free gift.” Nor do you need to plan in ...

US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has acquired a hit Wordle-style game. The original Wordle, created by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, challenges players to find a five-letter word in ...

Not sure when to use envy vs. jealousy? While it's not fun to feel either of these, the word choice clues are in the context.

for deception.” Merriam-Webster defines “artificial” as “humanly contrived, often on a natural model,” listing as synonyms “phony, fake, false, bogus.” Indeed, the inflection points ...

Every day, thousands of new parents leave the hospital with a little one in their arms for the very first time.