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 district cited students’ declining math and English language arts proficiency and a drop-off in the number of graduates attending college — despite Oakland Unified Office of Charter Schools staff recommending renewal. — Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

This is an excellent time to introduce an all-in-one language arts activity book. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

The results showed continuous improvement in math, English language arts, science, civics and history for Miami-Dade. — Austin Horn july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

This year, 65% of Broward students in grades 3-10 showed proficiency in the English and language arts tests, up from 61% last year. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026

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