Readers share their reactions to Globe Opinion's choices for words of the year and add a few of their own to the list.

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CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...

There are about a million words in the English language, but do you know the longest word in English? You may think it’s antidisestablishmentarianism, at 28 letters ...

Word art is a form of expression that can transform a room into a more personal and meaningful space. Top designers share how to keep it fresh and modern. Whether you’re a fan of word art or consider ...