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noun | a reference source containing words alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, and etymologies

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Dear Stephen Colbert, You may be no fan of dictionaries or reference books, but we're fans of yours. ❤️ -The Wordinistas at Merriam-Webster

Dear Stephen Colbert, You may be no fan of dictionaries or reference books, but we're fans of yours. ❤️ -The Wordinistas at Merriam-Webster

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'Goodbye' is an alteration of "God be with you" and its first known use was in 1575. God be with you, 2025 🫡

'Goodbye' is an alteration of "God be with you" and its first known use was in 1575. God be with you, 2025 🫡

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Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026. Let's. Go.

Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026. Let's. Go.

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'Snafu' & 'fubar'

'Snafu' & 'fubar'

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By all means, like this at a glacial pace...

By all means, like this at a glacial pace...

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Sorry we couldn't help you, Sam.

Sorry we couldn't help you, Sam.

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The earliest uses of 'circumvent' referred to a tactic of hunting or warfare in which the quarry or enemy was encircled and captured. Today, 'circumvent' more often suggests avoidance than entrapment. Special Thank You to Will Arnett™

The earliest uses of 'circumvent' referred to a tactic of hunting or warfare in which the quarry or enemy was encircled and captured. Today, 'circumvent' more often suggests avoidance than entrapment. Special Thank You to Will Arnett™

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Worcestershire sauce was originally made in Worcestershire, England. Though the sauce itself likely dates to the early 1800s, our first evidence of the term in use currently dates to 1843. The word is pronounced with blatant disregard for its second syllable.

Worcestershire sauce was originally made in Worcestershire, England. Though the sauce itself likely dates to the early 1800s, our first evidence of the term in use currently dates to 1843. The word is pronounced with blatant disregard for its second syllable.

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We would unironically watch every episode of this game show.

We would unironically watch every episode of this game show.

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Dear Autocorrect, Our name is not 'Miriam.' Thank you for your prompt response in this matter. Love always, Merriam-Webster

Dear Autocorrect, Our name is not 'Miriam.' Thank you for your prompt response in this matter. Love always, Merriam-Webster

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FWIW: we currently don't include 'deliverable' as a noun but don't tell that to your manager.

FWIW: we currently don't include 'deliverable' as a noun but don't tell that to your manager.

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boudoir | noun | a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room

boudoir | noun | a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room

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All 'Q' wants for Christmas is 'U.' (Except 'qi,' 'qaud,' 'FAQ,' 'qapik,' 'Iraq,' 'IQ'...)

All 'Q' wants for Christmas is 'U.' (Except 'qi,' 'qaud,' 'FAQ,' 'qapik,' 'Iraq,' 'IQ'...)

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Words (Merriam's Version)

Words (Merriam's Version)

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The Oxford comma (also known as the 'serial comma') is the comma that separates the second to last item in a list from a final item that is introduced by 'and' or 'or.' It is optional...but be aware that not using the serial comma can result in some ambiguity.

The Oxford comma (also known as the 'serial comma') is the comma that separates the second to last item in a list from a final item that is introduced by 'and' or 'or.' It is optional...but be aware that not using the serial comma can result in some ambiguity.

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You stay classy, Twitter.

You stay classy, Twitter.

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While it's not yet time for Christmas. It is always 'Christmastime' with our Word Icon @mariahcarey

While it's not yet time for Christmas. It is always 'Christmastime' with our Word Icon @mariahcarey

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Xmas = Christmas Exmas= When you’re back home for the holidays, and you run into your ex and decide to take the high road by telling them they look good

Xmas = Christmas Exmas= When you’re back home for the holidays, and you run into your ex and decide to take the high road by telling them they look good

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We don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing we need, and it’s the Queen of Vocabulary Mariah Carey reading our definition of 'Christmastime.’ #WordIcons

We don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing we need, and it’s the Queen of Vocabulary Mariah Carey reading our definition of 'Christmastime.’ #WordIcons

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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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This might be the first time in history that a question asked by a dictionary has been answered in zero gravity. Thank you and Godspeed to NASA and the NASAArtemis crew!
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This might be the first time in history that a question asked by a dictionary has been answered in zero gravity. Thank you and Godspeed to NASA and the NASAArtemis crew!

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Happy Birthday Oscar the Grouch 💚
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Happy Birthday Oscar the Grouch 💚

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In hoe's favor: we specify that sense of 'hoe' as having a long handle, which we don’t do for 'rake.' In rake's favor: we do not enter 'hoe' as a singular spelling for that meaning, only 'ho' (plural 'hoes'). While ‘rake’ is slightly more correct, we would’ve given it to Ken.
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In hoe's favor: we specify that sense of 'hoe' as having a long handle, which we don’t do for 'rake.' In rake's favor: we do not enter 'hoe' as a singular spelling for that meaning, only 'ho' (plural 'hoes'). While ‘rake’ is slightly more correct, we would’ve given it to Ken.

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Oh, be careful, Merriam-Webster, lest we suffer vertigo from the dizzying heights of our lexical ground.
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Oh, be careful, Merriam-Webster, lest we suffer vertigo from the dizzying heights of our lexical ground.

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What is the etymology of 'nickname'?
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What is the etymology of 'nickname'?

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The superlative Adam Scott can attest that this definition is far from hokum. Hokum
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The superlative Adam Scott can attest that this definition is far from hokum. Hokum

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Everybody wants to rule the words.
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Everybody wants to rule the words.

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'No cap' is a slang expression meaning “genuinely; truthfully,” used to emphasize the sincerity or seriousness of a statement.
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'No cap' is a slang expression meaning “genuinely; truthfully,” used to emphasize the sincerity or seriousness of a statement.

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“Tahnk you for reaching put! I will be OOOO four the holiday brake and look forward too connection when I return!”
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“Tahnk you for reaching put! I will be OOOO four the holiday brake and look forward too connection when I return!”

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New words just dropped.
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New words just dropped.

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What is the plural of 'attorney general'?
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What is the plural of 'attorney general'?

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grateful | adjective | appreciative of benefits received : feeling or showing thanks Thank you all for a superlative year. Here are some of our most engaged with posts of 2025.
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grateful | adjective | appreciative of benefits received : feeling or showing thanks Thank you all for a superlative year. Here are some of our most engaged with posts of 2025.

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The first known use of 'jeopardy' was in the 14th century. Sorry, "WHAT IS the first known use of 'jeopardy' was in the 14th century?"
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The first known use of 'jeopardy' was in the 14th century. Sorry, "WHAT IS the first known use of 'jeopardy' was in the 14th century?"

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i.e. = that is e.g. = for example
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i.e. = that is e.g. = for example

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Who else thought it was the opposite?
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Who else thought it was the opposite?

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The Typo Collection™️
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The Typo Collection™️

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Why do we call it a 'turkey'?
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Why do we call it a 'turkey'?

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Oscar. The. Grouch. Word. Icon. Now. Scram! @oscarthegrouch
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Oscar. The. Grouch. Word. Icon. Now. Scram! @oscarthegrouch

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