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

In Coursemojo’s case, Toll said the tool draws on grade-level texts, questions, and writing assignments from English language arts curricula already adopted by districts. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 May 2026

And those who have had extensive and frequent professional development in these areas show significantly larger gains in student achievement in English language arts and mathematics—with the largest gains for underrepresented student groups and for novice principals. —Linda Darling-Hammond, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Social studies and language arts teachers might collaborate so that students are reading literature written at the time of a historical event. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026

Earlier this semester, Aguilar taught from one of Kinsfather’s breakout rooms, delivering lessons on reading and language arts. —Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 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