Word Origins

Some of our English words have very unique and surprising origins. Find out where some of your favorite words came from.

Speak of the Devil! 15 Infernal Names for The Evil One

Where Does The Name “Saturday” Come From?

Where Did The Expression “Hair Of The Dog” Come From?

Where Does “Sunday” Get Its Name From?

American Presidents Helped These Words Join Our Everyday Vocabulary

Where Does The Word “Dracula” Come From?

What Is The Origin Of The Name “Monday”?

Why Do We Say “Hello” and “Hi”?

The Origin Of The Phrase “Thirty Days Hath September”

Adios, Adieu, and Cheerio: Why Do We Say “Goodbye?”

Language Stories

“Ketchup” And Other Words From Mandarin And Cantonese

What Is “GOP” Short For?

Language Stories

English Words That Came From Hindi And Urdu

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Where Does The Name "Saturday" Come From?

Got the fever to know more about how Saturday got its name? This article has everything you need to know about the merriest day of the week.

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Don't let scrumptious food pass you by—learn the names and origins of these frequently used cooking tools and dishes.

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English Words That Came From Hindi And Urdu

If you're reading this in your pajamas, you have the Hindi and Urdu languages to thank for that word, and for many more than you realize.

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