language arts

plural noun

: the subjects (such as reading, spelling, literature, and composition) that aim at developing the student's comprehension and capacity for use of written and oral language

Examples of language arts in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The books were part of an effort in the district to represent LGBTQ+ families in the English language arts curriculum. —Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025

Superintendent Brad Sikora said the district is working to improve academic achievement after falling short of state learning standards for English/language arts, math and science. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025

Between 2022 and 2024, the proportion of special education students across all grades proficient in both math and English language arts doubled. —Jackie Mader, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025

Children in Northwest’s program saw double-digit gains in English/language arts and math in post-tests, Black said. —Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for language arts

• cartes
• carts
• charts
• darts
• farts
• harts
• hearts
• marts
• partes
• parts
• smarts
• starts

Kids Definition

language arts

plural noun

: the subjects (as reading, spelling, and composition) that aim at developing the student's understanding and skills for using language