How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.
There, there. We'll sort it out.
Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes
What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.
Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.
The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.
Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.