Lexicography

language-and-linguistics

In 2013, many language organizations and dictionaries chose their Word of the Year to reflect prominent cultural, social, and political conversations of the period. The selectio...

language-and-linguistics

A Phrase of the Year is an annually named expression chosen to reflect notable social, cultural, political, or linguistic developments over a 12-month period. These designations...

reference-resources

Dictionaries describe how language is actually used rather than prescribing rigid rules. Editors collect real-world evidence—from published texts, transcripts, and digital cor...

language-and-linguistics

Dictionary.com selects its Word of the Year based on year-long search behavior, cultural relevance, and linguistic impact, reflecting how digital vocabulary tracking shapes publ...

language-and-linguistics

A dictionary word of the year list is an annual compilation in which language institutions and lexicographers select one or more words that reflect notable shifts in vocabulary,...