What in the word?

One of the founding principles of Planet Word was that language, most notably English, is always changing, and that we should celebrate its vitality and not attempt to prevent its…

It’s a Barbie world, and we’re just living in it. With the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has come a resurgence in popularity for highly feminine aesthetics and all…

Back in 2013 when we started planning a museum of words and language, it was mainly intended to be a new way to bring disaffected readers back into the fold…

Is the word “moe” in your vocabulary? How about “jhi”? If so, you’re likely a D.C. local! Like go-go and mambo sauce, these words are part of the lifeblood of…

In honor of National Poetry Month, Planet Word is celebrating Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 27. Whether you will be visiting the museum or staying at home, we…

On November 29, 2022, Planet Word interviewed Dr. Hany Farid from Berkeley about his work to identify deepfake online videos and photography. This is especially important as we enter the…