Some English nouns are used only in plural form, like scissors and trousers. Learn why, plus how to use them in real sentences.

“Broadcast” began as a farming word for scattering seed widely. Later, it was applied to radio, TV, sports, and live video.

Defenestrate means to throw out of a window. It can also mean to remove someone from power in a dramatic or sudden way.

“Gargoyle” and “gargle” share an origin in words for the throat and gurgling sound of water. The link becomes clearer in history.