Dictionary Day on October 16 celebrates the birth of Noah Webster, an American writer who was born in 1758. Webster is best-known for publishing the first dictionary in 1806, which he continued to ...
Merriam-Webster has revealed the 200 new words they’ve added to the dictionary’s 2024 edition, including several slang words and terms beloved by the younger generations. “Our lexicographers ...
On October 1, Merriam-Webster added 200 new words and definitions to the dictionary, including “jam band,” a noun defined as “a band (especially a rock band) whose performances are ...
Merriam-Webster has officially added the term “jam band” to its prestigious dictionary, cementing the genre’s place in the cultural lexicon. The addition was part of a broader update that ...