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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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Kenneth, a word?

Kenneth, a word?

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She sang this to a T. ‘To a T’ means “to perfection.” The ‘T’ is short for ‘tittle,’ signifying that no detail was forgotten. 'Tittle' refers to a small mark, such as the dot over an ‘i’ or a ‘j.'

She sang this to a T. ‘To a T’ means “to perfection.” The ‘T’ is short for ‘tittle,’ signifying that no detail was forgotten. 'Tittle' refers to a small mark, such as the dot over an ‘i’ or a ‘j.'

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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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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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We're here for you, AKON

We're here for you, AKON

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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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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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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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No. Such. Thing.

No. Such. Thing.

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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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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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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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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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'Snafu' & 'fubar'

'Snafu' & 'fubar'

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Let’s throw a parade.

Let’s throw a parade.

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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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Why is 'lb' the abbreviation for 'pound'?

Why is 'lb' the abbreviation for 'pound'?

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fallscroll > doomscroll

fallscroll > doomscroll

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doc = 📝 dock = 🚢⚓️ Doc =👩🏽‍⚕️ The D.O.C. =

doc = 📝 dock = 🚢⚓️ Doc =👩🏽‍⚕️ The D.O.C. =

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Abridged Vids: Irreversible Binomials

Abridged Vids: Irreversible Binomials

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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!

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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Unabridged: The etymology of 'bucket list'

Unabridged: The etymology of 'bucket list'

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Our new LLM. Available now.

Our new LLM. Available now.

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🇺🇸 Noah Webster’s spelling reform was based on his combined vision of logic and aesthetics. Thankfully, the publick readily accepted many of these changes. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Noah Webster’s spelling reform was based on his combined vision of logic and aesthetics. Thankfully, the publick readily accepted many of these changes. 🇺🇸

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

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

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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.

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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We used to post etymologies. We still do, but we used to, too.

We used to post etymologies. We still do, but we used to, too.

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We've got your back, Tina. Both pronunciations of 'route' are acceptable.

We've got your back, Tina. Both pronunciations of 'route' are acceptable.

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You've got this.

You've got this.

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We hope you see some this weekend.

We hope you see some this weekend.

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dictionary | noun | a book about everything

dictionary | noun | a book about everything

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A small man in a medium sweatshirt talks about the word 'large.'

A small man in a medium sweatshirt talks about the word 'large.'

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What is a 'garden-path sentence'?

What is a 'garden-path sentence'?

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New words just dropped.

New words just dropped.

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What is the etymology of 'nickname'?

What is the etymology of 'nickname'?

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