Spanish word of the week: orden
This week's word of the week is 'orden', which is a noun that means 'order'. Read More
The Gouda, The Bad and the Un-Brie-lievable: The Cheese Lover’s Glossary
Cheese, glorious cheese. A popular foodstuff since the days of yore, when humble peasants would enjoy a feast of cheese and bread, there are hundreds of varieties of cheese across the globe … and even more ways to describe it. To celebrate National Cheese Lover’s Day on 20th January, we… Read More
Spanish word of the week: suerte
This week's word of the week is 'suerte', which is a noun that means 'luck'. Read More
Houseplant Week
This week is #houseplantweek. What a glorious thing to celebrate and counter that potential post-Christmas psychological slump. When so little plant life stirs outside, it’s time to turn our horticultural gaze indoors. But what exactly constitutes a ‘house plant’? The Collins definition is broad: ‘a plant that can be grown… Read More
Spanish word of the week: despedir
This week’s Spanish word of the week is 'despedir'. which is a verb that means 'to say goodbye to'. Read More
Spanish word of the week: Nochebuena
This week's Spanish word of the week takes a festive turn with 'Nochebuena', a noun meaning 'Christmas Eve'. Read More
9 new words in Collins Dictionary
Here is a selection of the latest words added to Collins English Dictionary online. A few of the additions in the latest update are associated with the realms of human imagination and storytelling. ‘Worldbuilding’ is the development of a coherent environment in which to set your stories, while the James… Read More
Crossword Puzzle Day: a tribute to Anne Bradford
December 21st is Crossword Puzzle Day, and there could not be a more fitting occasion to celebrate the life of Anne R Bradford, cruciverbalist extraordinaire and author of the inimitable Bradford’s Crossword Solver’s Dictionary, who died in October at the age of 90. It is not an overstatement that crosswords… Read More
New Year, Fresh Start? The Vocabulary of Wellbeing
It goes without saying that the last couple of years have been challenging for many. With a New Year comes optimism and renewed vigour, making it a great time to commit to new goals. We’ve all made resolutions to find a new job, quit smoking, commit to that fancy new… Read More