Oxford University Press just announced its always-anticipated word of the year. No, it’s not some pretentious jargon only uttered by the world’s top thinkers. It’s a trendy expression that ...

LONDON (AP) — Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “brain rot” is the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year. Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase ...

The most popular names for babies born in Oxford last year have been revealed. Freya, Isabella, Sienna, Sofia and Sophia were the most popular girls' names in 2023, with six babies given each name.

Oxford named "brain rot" as its 2024 Word of the Year. The term, first used by Henry David Thoreau in 1854, saw a 230% rise in usage this year. Oxford says "brain rot" reflects modern worries ...