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

But the reading list would be written into state standards for English language arts, meaning it would be included in the state test. —Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026

The California State Board of Education also needs to adopt instructional materials for students in kindergarten through eighth grade in English language arts and English language development by the beginning of 2027. —Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026

Johnson began her tenure at U-46 as a language arts educator and later became a high school principal and district administrator. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026

Fewer than half of California students meet state standards in English language arts and math. —Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 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