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 ...

Especially with texting being such a staple in today’s communication, abbreviations, contractions, and other words that just don’t sound as if they possibly could be considered legitimate have become ...

Look, we had a quiet peaceful election. That's good. We needed a day like that. America did OK. I'm ready to move on. I ...

Of course, “floss” is the name for embroidery thread, so in that way it’s just a synonym for cotton ... steer clear of ...

US dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster has acquired a hit Wordle-style game. The original Wordle, created by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, challenges players to find a five-letter word in ...

Collin's 2023 word of the year was "AI," short for artificial intelligence. Merriam-Webster typically announces its word of the year in late November. Last year, its word of the year was "authentic." ...

According to Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary, spam is defined as "unsolicited usually commercial e-mail sent to a large number of addresses." More formal synonyms for spam include UCE ...

for deception.” Merriam-Webster defines “artificial” as “humanly contrived, often on a natural model,” listing as synonyms “phony, fake, false, bogus.” Indeed, the inflection points ...

What does 'cask' mean? If you know, you will have an easier time with today's NYT Connections—but if you don't, we are here to help.

The answer to three down in the Nov. 11 New York Times Mini Crossword is “EXULT.” According to Merriam-Webster, the word means “to be extremely joyful,” which fits perfectly with the clue by tying ...

Every day, thousands of new parents leave the hospital with a little one in their arms for the very first time.

To bring this story up to the beginnings of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus we know today, George and Charles Merriam opened their printing and bookselling business in Springfield ...