The print edition of Merriam-Webster was once a touchstone of authority and stability. Then the internet brought about a ...

Ghost words have nothing to do with otherworldly apparitions, but they’re certainly scary for lexicographers. Another kind of fake word is the nihilartikel, which translates from Latin and German as ...

There are two built-in ways to view, customize, and clear your Personal Dictionary on a Windows 11 computer. These are: Using the Settings app Using the default.dic file. Let’s check both ways one by ...

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Inside jokes are great, but it can be hard to use your own words and phrases within Android messaging apps. This comes down to the fact that your phone has a built-in dictionary that tries to correct ...

iOS 11 and later include a neat built-in dictionary feature that lets you quickly look up the definition of words on your iPhone or iPad, even if an internet connection is unavailable. It's a handy ...

Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over 5,000 new words, including ...

One of many interesting facts about words we learned in "The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary" by Simon Winchester (2003) is that the most complex word in the language ...

The dictionary publisher's annual pick, based on spikes in search data, reflects the themes and anxieties that shaped 2025.

"A lot of times people assume that English as we speak it is something that was curated maybe by some dudes in frilly shirts back in the 1700s," Stamper explains. "But in fact, a language is ...