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.
Cheesy Names: Do You Know These Cheese Toponyms?
A Blockbuster Glossary of Movie and Film Terms
The Curious Name Origins of World-Famous Vacation Destinations
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10 Interesting Words from Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” Album
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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat”?
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Booyah — Dictionary.com Is 30! A Trip Back to 1995
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How ’90s Fashion Left Its Mark on Our Vocabulary
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These Common Themes Will Help You Solve Your Crossword
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Sports Recently Added to the Summer Olympics
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Go for the Gold: The Strange History of Olympic Medals
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Quiz Yourself: Baseball Words
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Words Popularized by Shakespeare That We Still Use
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What Is Pickleball? All About the Kitchen and Other Pickleball Terms
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8 Greek Words For Love That Will Make Your Heart Soar
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What’s So “Good” About “Good Friday”?
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Cheesy Names: Do You Know These Cheese Toponyms?
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It’s Time To Learn The History Of These Sushi Names
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What Makes Holi the Most Colorful Event of the Year?
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Where Did The Phrase “March Madness” Come From?
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Festive Language Facts for Saint Patrick’s Day
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What Is the Origin of “Beware the Ides of March”?
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Words That Every Aries Should Know
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The Major Facts About The Month of Ramadan
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From Reel To Real: These 13 Film-Coined Words Influenced Our Everyday Language
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🔥 The Hottest Trends in Emoji, Explained
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Is It Called Presidents’ Day or Washington’s Birthday?
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Fall In Love With 14 Captivating Valentine’s Day Words
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What Do Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, And Lent Mean?
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28 Football Terms to Make You Sound Like a Pro
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Happy Lunar New Year! Learn All About This Celebration
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2024 Word Horoscopes: A Lexical Exploration Of The Zodiac This Year
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MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech: An Example of Anaphora
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Words for the Most Popular New Year’s Resolutions
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Christmas Greetings Around The World
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The Meaning of Kwanzaa and Its Celebrations
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Cozy, Hometown, and 15 More Words in Every Hallmark Holiday Movie
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The Stories Behind New Year’s Traditions Around The World
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A Word Guide to Classic Holiday Movies
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What Are The Best Warm And Wintery Drink Names?
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12 Names for Santa Claus From Around the World
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The History and Traditions That Make Hanukkah Light Up
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Stuffing vs. Dressing: Do You Know the Difference?
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What Is Cyber Monday? Discover the Origin of This Day
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Trim Up Your Vocab with This List of Beard and Mustache Styles
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The Top 10 Most Frequently Used Words in Horror Movie Titles
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Hallowmas vs. All Saints’ Day: What’s The Day After Halloween Actually Called?
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What Does the Word “Halloween” Mean?
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Columbus Day, And The Language Of Indigenous Identities
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“Girl” Is Having Its Moment
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What Is the Meaning of Labor Day?
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Why Do Americans Call Football “Soccer”?
