favorite/favourite
"Favorite/favourite" denotes a preferred person, thing, or concept. Explore its Latin roots ("favor," "favere"), first use in the 1580s referring to royal preferences, and its evolution into common usage.
airplane/aeroplane
Explore "airplane/aeroplane": from its "air" and "plane" origins to modern definitions, phonetic spellings, diverse uses, and famous quotes. Uncover its full linguistic journey.