It was added on OxfordDictionaries.com in August and is being considered for inclusion in the official reference Oxford English Dictionary. E-cigarettes only began to be produced around a decade ago ...

Adnubilated is an adjective that means “darkened with clouds.” It can also mean, more abstractly, darkened or obscured. It’s ...

If you’ve ever said something like “I haven’t gotten a parking ticket in years” and then immediately followed it by saying “knock on wood!” while tapping a wooden desk, door frame or even your own ...

According to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, "e.g." is taken from the Latin phrase exempli gratia, which translates to ...

Like any self-respecting four-letter word, "nice" has many connotations. Centuries ago, "nice" meant someone was ignorant; ...

Well, not any longer. There is a word for it now, courtesy of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The expression is called — Gigil The Oxford English Dictionary has included a list of ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added new words from various languages, acknowledging their common usage in English. These additions include terms from South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore ...

The Oxford English Dictionary continues to update with the addition of words that reflect the dynamic and diverse nature of the English language. (Image/Freepik) Have you ever been left speechless ...

The Oxford English Dictionary even declared it 2023's word of the year. The word is derived from "charisma," something many lack in the extreme. Goodbye, "goblin mode." Hello, "rizz." Folks ...

I was there out of nostalgia more than anything. I used to work upstairs as an editor on the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and I was filling in time while waiting for my visa to come through for ...