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 share of students proficient in math increased compared to 2025, while a small bump in language arts proficiency wasn't statistically significant. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026

Those 10 teachers will be responsible for taking the place of 20 teacher vacancies among core subjects like math, science and language arts. — Sofi Zeman august 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

The former math teacher is also concerned about English language arts. — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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

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