Some common words we use every day, including the name of one of the UK's main political parties, have a surprising origin in ...

As St Patrick's Day approaches, many celebrate Irish culture, but did you know that our native language has influenced ...

Just like time itself, language never stands still and what we understand by certain words today can often be a far cry from their original meaning. Here are five examples. Read on to find out why ...

English can be a very silly language ... Harry Potter fans are ahead of the game when it comes to this word, meaning a person or thing that is the perfect example of a particular quality.

By Michael J. Brooks Social researcher Frank Luntz published “Words That Work” in 2007. He explained words have a denotative ...