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

As a pupil in my average-ability language arts class, the student was ill prepared, being several years below grade level in his ability to read and write in a manner typical of a 13-year-old. —Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026

The jobs in question include teachers of foreign languages, such as French, Mandarin and Spanish, elementary physical education, social studies, English and language arts. —Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026

The district’s scores on English language arts and math tests are in the ballpark with districts that cover wealthier communities, like Newport Beach, Tustin and Laguna Hills. —Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026

In English language arts, 37% of students met or exceeded state standards, marking the district's strongest performance in more than a decade, according to the report. —Nina Burns, CBS News, 10 Feb. 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