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 had expected to recommend a new English language arts (ELA) curriculum this spring but will instead stretch the decision to May 2027. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026

In Illinois, there are still wide gaps in proficiency rates between white, Black and Latino students in both English language arts and math. —Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026

There is an opportunity to learn American Sign Language connect with tutors in language arts and math. —Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 26 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

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