If we formed it like most contractions, we’d say willn’t. But we don’t. So how did we end up with won’t as the will not contraction? Well, as a longtime copy editor and proud word nerd (no ...

Bringing a carry-on has long been a staple of modern air travel, but that could soon change. In 2025, American Airlines is rumored to be preparing a major update to its baggage policy, one that ...

That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week University of Michigan English Professor Anne Curzan will discuss why we say what we say ...