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 ...

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 over 5,000 new words, including ...

This story was rebroadcast on Dec. 28, 2020. Click here for the segment. The definition of racism will get an update in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. The move comes after recent college graduate ...

What goes into writing a dictionary? Merriam-Webster lexicographer Kory Stamper gives a behind-the-scenes look at the process in her new book “Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries.” Stamper ( ...