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Word Matters Podcast

A show for readers, writers, and anyone who ever loved their English class. Hosted by Merriam-Webster editors and lexicographers.

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How do you even pronounce 'antennae' anyway?

Word Matters, episode 4

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A Collection of Obscure Words That You Might Find Useful

Word Matters, episode 3

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Ice Tea and Semantic Drift

Word Matters, episode 2

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'Irregardless': You Don’t Have to Like It

Word Matters, episode 1

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Introducing the Word Matters Podcast

A show for readers, writers, and anyone who ever loved their English class.

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Challenging Standardized Test Words, Vol. 2

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