Merriam-Webster defines the state of being au courant as that in which one is “keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments” of a particular matter ...

On Nov. 18, Merriam-Webster will be releasing the 12th edition of its iconic Collegiate Dictionary, its first new release in over 20 years. In its announcement on social media, the reference book ...

The dictionary says the viral word, which has become particularly popular among members of Gen Alpha, is "meaningless, ...

The word “erudite” is an adjective that means having or showing great knowledge or learning. The word “erudite” is pronounced ...

Dictionary.com’s word of the year isn’t even really a word. It’s the viral term “6-7” that kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about and parents and teachers can’t make any sense of.

By building true resilience—which balances high performance with honest self-care and compassion—I saved myself from burnout ...

Dictionary.com's word of the year isn't even really a word. It's the viral term "6-7" that kids and teenagers can't stop ...

If you look up “microaggression” or “sheeple” or “safe space” on the website of the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the entries won’t have a byline—but their author is Stefan Fatsis. A longtime journalist ...

Dictionary.com has crowned a set of numbers as its 2025 word of the year. It says it reserves that distinction for a word ...