The word ort sometimes means a small bite of food left on a plate, and it’s a handy word for crossword puzzle solvers. Many people first encounter ort at summer camp. Linda of New York City heard it when she chaperoned her daughter’s...
starvation corner n. a literal or notional place of little sustenance, especially that part of a large gathering (a banquet, mealtime in a dining hall, a family get-together, etc.) in which food has yet to be served or eaten. Editorial Note: Often...