Merriam-Webster recently announced its latest slate of additions to the dictionary—some 200 new words and definitions that, as usual, are an eclectic blend of ones you probably assumed already ...

In the ever-evolving world of linguistics, it can sometimes be challenging to keep up with new words, from slang to science.

Last year, the American publisher Merriam-Webster introduced 690 new words to its dictionary, ranging from the fictional slang term “padawan” to refer to a Jedi apprentice to the “deadname ...

Merriam-Webster has picked its word of the year. "Authentic" is the top word of 2023, according to America's oldest dictionary ... Charles III was crowned the new king in May.