My accident Dec. 1 meant that my intended column on the Oxford Word of the Year had to be postponed. I'm still recovering ...

May I have a word with you, please? Actually, two words. Brain rot. You just never know what kind of surprise awaits you when ...

Ever since the American Dialect Society selected a Word of the Year at its conference in 1990, over half a dozen English ...

The Oxford Word of the Year has previously included culturally significant terms such as ‘chav’, ‘selfie’ and ‘sudoku’ ...

Several words and phrases gained prominence in 2024, reflecting cultural trends and online phenomena. "Brain rot" highlights ...

"Demure," chosen by Dictionaries.com, implies a sense of quiet restraint and composure. Its rise to prominence signals a ...

From polarisation to brainrot, lexicographers highlight words that capture the year's social trends and issues ...

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was overthrown Sunday after rebels seized control in Damascus. Surprise attacks have ...