Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to ‘Collegiate’ dictionary

Merriam-Webster has fully revised its popular “Collegiate” dictionary with over 5,000 new words. They include “petrichor,” ...

Look it up: 2020 events spark upheaval at online dictionary

Dictionary.com, which boasts 70 million monthly users, on Tuesday announced its biggest ever revision, with more than 15,000 words updated, many to reflect the social upheaval and racial unrest of ...

Merriam-Webster Freaks People Out Over Dictionary Update — But There’s A Very Funny Twist

There may also be a reason why Merriam-Webster went so hard with their ad. The company, as well as Encyclopedia Britannica, ...

‘Beast mode’ to ‘teraflop': 10 words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary update

NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster on Thursday announced a major overhaul of its popular “Collegiate” dictionary. The company ...

From 'bobolee' to 'pholourie,' Oxford English Dictionary adds 12 new Caribbean words

The Caribbean has elbowed its way into the Oxford English Dictionary with 12 new words commonly used in the region ...