Week 01 · Second-person plural
Talking to a group. You say…
The country decides what Americans actually call one another.
— The living language —
Keep the language current.
A language that does not grow with its people becomes a dead language. The ballot lets Americans decide what belongs today.
One question every week.Every real answer on the ballot.Under a minute to vote.
— This week’s ballot —
Which is American?
A question carries as many choices as the language actually has.
Enrollment is free. Your vote helps standardize the language.
Vote the language →— How the language stays alive —
The people keep the dictionary current.
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The question is published
When American usage is genuinely contested, the choice is put in the open.
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The country votes
The people who speak the language decide what belongs today.
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The dictionary records it
The result becomes part of a living reference work for American life.
— The Standard American Dictionary —
A dictionary made by the American people.
Most entries are matters of evidence and editorial work. When a word or usage belongs to the people, the people settle it.
Words With Americans · An america.cool game— Word play —
Your favorite games, played with the words we use today.
Start with Words With Americans or launch a quick daily mission. The words America uses play here.
EMAILfor 14 points
TEXASfor 48 points
BIRRIAfor 42 points
A word the table misses can become a candidate. The ballot decides contested language. The dictionary records the result.
Play→Propose→Vote→Record→Play again
— Take your seat —
Cast the ballot every Tuesday.
Founding Citizens vote free. Elector seats add a vote in the state’s bloc and a place on the state roll.
The dictionary is free to read. Voting is free. Elector seats are optional and capped by state.