Merriam-Webster has released a fully revised 12th edition of its Collegiate Dictionary, adding over 5,000 new words like 'petrichor' and 'ghost kitchen,' while removing outdated entries to make it more practical and engaging. Despite declining print sales, dictionaries remain culturally significant, with online platforms boosting overall revenue and interest in physical copies persisting among enthusiasts.
Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 new words, including internet slang like skibidi, tradwife, and delulu, reflecting the evolving influence of internet culture on language, with a focus on words' staying power rather than popularity.
The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words for 2025, including internet slang terms like skibidi, broligarchy, inspo, delulu, and lewk, reflecting the influence of online culture on language. Some of these terms, originating from social media and internet communities, are now officially recognized and defined, showcasing how digital communication shapes language evolution.
Cambridge Dictionary has added new slang terms like 'skibidi,' 'delulu,' and 'tradwife,' reflecting the influence of internet culture on language. These words, often popularized on social media, are gaining recognition for their staying power, with each having unique meanings and usage contexts. The trend highlights how online communities and social media trends shape modern language and dictionary entries.
Cambridge Dictionary has added 6,000 new words influenced by social media and internet culture, including 'skibidi,' 'delulu,' and 'tradwife,' reflecting how online trends are shaping language. These terms range from humorous to descriptive, illustrating the evolving nature of English driven by digital communication.
The Cambridge Dictionary is adding over 6,000 new words this year, including social media slang like 'skibidi' and 'tradwife', reflecting the influence of internet culture and remote work on language, with definitions and examples provided for each term.
Kelly Clarkson revealed on her talk show that she bought her first dictionary because of her love for Alanis Morissette's album "Jagged Little Pill." Clarkson praised Morissette's ability to bring "Webster Dictionary words" to her music and credited her as the reason why she owned a dictionary for the first time. Clarkson also performed a rendition of Morissette's song "Smiling" on the show.
