Lexicographer, etymologist, and star of British game show "Countdown," Susie Dent, posted an incredibly appropriate "word of the day" on her social media following yesterday's election in the United ...

The seasons have their names for a reason; they describe the weather common for that time of year. Here's why the coldest ...

(NEXSTAR) – Need a little help understanding the Gen Alpha kids? You’re not alone, according to a new ranking of the most ...

Ancient Egyptians wrote the letter upside down, creating a symbol that resembled a steer with horns. Learn the surprising ...

You’re not alone, according to a new ranking of the most Googled slang words of 2024. Our lexicon is constantly growing – Merriam Webster added 200 new words this year alone – with some ...

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 ...

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Because replying to Durant’s tweet was the official X account of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and its million followers. Durant at least seems to find joy in the scary world of replies to the ...