Word OriginsWhere does the word vacation come from?What’s the first thing you think of when you hear vacation? Many people think of doing certain activities they don’t otherwise have the…Jul 9, 2023Jul 9, 2023
Word OriginsWhere does the word Turkey come from?If you’re an American (or aspiring to be one), you probably read this and thought of the juicy, emblematic bird that many families will eat…Nov 22, 2022Nov 22, 2022
Word OriginsWhere does the name “Oscars” come from?Note: I drone on for longer than usual before getting to etymology in this one; jump to the paragraph beginning with “When you google” to…Feb 7, 2021Feb 7, 2021
Word OriginsWhere does the word “impeach” come from?Sometimes, even if we’re completely over something, and want anything but to hear more of it, the media makes staying oblivious a daunting…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
Word OriginsWhere does the word relief come from?I presume many people recently experienced — oh, no particular reason — an overwhelming sense of relief.Nov 8, 2020Nov 8, 2020
Word OriginsWhere does the name White House come from?With just a week to go, everyone’s on edge and waiting anxiously for the results of a truly historic election.Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
Word OriginsWhere does the word Wi-Fi come from?The lifeline of the new normal. The reason we can have rich virtual lives and why there is a growing number of people called “digital…Oct 11, 2020Oct 11, 2020
Word OriginsWhere does the word vote come from?No matter your current location, personal interests or political affiliation, there’s a good chance the upcoming American presidential…Sep 23, 2020Sep 23, 2020
Word OriginsWhere does the word economy come from?That vague word journalists and politicians love to raise, when things are worrisome and buoyant respectively.Sep 6, 2020Sep 6, 2020
