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An Engaging New Book Looks at the Dictionary

A longtime journalist who lives in AU Park, Fatsis is best known for his book Word Freak, about the world of competitive ...

Dictionary.com reveals '67' is its 2025 Word of the Year

Dictionary.com has officially revealed its newest Word of the Year. The online dictionary announced Wednesday that "67" is ...

Dictionary.com names '6-7' as 2025 Word of the Year. Here's what it really means.

The online dictionary announced on Oct. 29 that its Word of the Year is "6-7" (also "six-seven" and "67"), a slang phrase ...
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The Oxford English Dictionary Definitions of 'Print' And 'Digital'

The 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary is the bibliophile's equivalent to the movie geek's high-end home theater setup. It's a mighty, totem-like symbol of mystical multiple-shelf-spanning ...