WBUR

Merriam-Webster goes old school with first new hardcover Collegiate dictionary in 22 years

Here's some news for the word nerds out there. Merriam-Webster, the country’s oldest dictionary publisher, is releasing a hefty, new Collegiate edition for the first time in 22 years. “So, the ...
Telegram

Merriam-Webster adds more than 5,000 new words to dictionary, including 'dad bod' and 'rizz'

Some of the 21st century's newest English words, including "rizz," "dad bod," and "photobomb," have been added to the latest edition of a well-known dictionary. Merriam-Webster, a leading American ...
U.S. News & World Report

Hard Pass. Cold Brew. Dad Bod. Merriam-Webster Adds Over 5,000 Words to 'Collegiate' Dictionary

Hard Pass. Cold Brew. Dad Bod. Merriam-Webster Adds Over 5,000 Words to 'Collegiate' Dictionary NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully ...
WGHP

Which new words were added to the dictionary for 2025?

NEW YORK (AP) — Word nerd alert: 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 ...