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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

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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 🫡

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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.

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'Snafu' & 'fubar'

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

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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™

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Worcestershire sauce was originally made in Worcestershire, England.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.

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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