Pop Culture
See what all the buzz is about in the wide world of pop culture—from food to sports to holidays—all with a language angle.
10 Interesting Words from Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” Album
How ’90s Fashion Left Its Mark on Our Vocabulary
Sports Recently Added to the Summer Olympics
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50 Years Of Hip-Hop. 50 Definitive Words.
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The Five Elements Of Hip-Hop, By Definition
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The Best Words To Start Wordle
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Bask In the Glow Of Independence Day With These Words
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A Parade Of Colors: Pride Flags’ Names, Meanings, And Emoji
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Do You Know the History and Importance of Juneteenth?
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Take Time To Commemorate Memorial Day And Its Origins
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From Silky Mom to Gentle Parenting: What the Latest Parenting Styles Say About Us
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¡Oye! Do You Know What Cinco De Mayo Is Really About?
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A Lo-fi Guide and List of Gen Z Fashion Aesthetics
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What To Know About The Holidays Called Eid
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A Blockbuster Glossary of Movie and Film Terms
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Surprise! You Can’t Use These English Words In The UK
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The Names Of Black Panther And Wakanda: Their Meaning And Significance
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All the Pasta Shape Names Explained: How Many Do You Know?
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How To Break Up With Someone: What Words To Use (And Avoid)
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Book Lover Gift Ideas From The Dictionary.com Staff
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The Name Origins of Classic Toys
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What Do the 12 Houses Mean in Astrology?
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Blaze Through This List Of Famous Dragon Names
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Strengthen Your Bonds With 17 Words Of Affirmation
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The Differences Between British English and American English
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What Is The Gender-Neutral Form Of Mr. And Mrs.?
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How Many Of These Cool Spanish Words Do You Know?
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What Is in Pumpkin Spice? And Does It Contain Pumpkin?
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Dagnabbit! Minced Oaths And Curse Word Alternatives
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How Gen Z Uses Emoji: A Guide For Millennials
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What Is Science Fiction? The Elements That Define Sci-Fi
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How The Many Genres Of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Got Their Names
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Go From Casual to Speedruns With This Gaming Slang
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“Grande,” “Venti,” and “Trenta”: What Do the Starbucks Sizes Literally Mean?
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What Are The Hardest Languages To Learn?
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10 K-Words That Reflect Korean Culture’s Growing Impact In The US
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“Happy Monday” Alternatives From The Dictionary.com Staff
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12 Of The Weirdest Wordle Answers By Dictionary.com
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Cottagecore, Dreamcore, Normcore, and Other -Core Words
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The Mandela Effect, Streisand Effect, and Other “Effects”
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Doxing, Sealioning, and Rage Farming: The Language of Online Harassment and Disinformation
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The Curious Name Origins of World-Famous Vacation Destinations
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Wrap Your Mind Around 10 Terms About The Multiverse
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From Trainee To Bias: The Big 16 K-Pop Slang Terms To Know
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16 Words From The 2010s So Lit We Should Bring Them Back
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Did You Know You Can Write These 17 Words On The Calculator?
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Prepare For The Lavish World Of Bridgerton With 16 Regency Period Words
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18 St. Patrick’s Day Words To Celebrate The Day
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Fruit vs. Vegetable: What’s The Difference?
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Pisces People: These Words Are All About You
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What Is The Origin And Meaning Of XOXO? We’ll Kiss And Tell!