Each year, the lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) update the prestigious tome with new words. In 2022, over 650 new words were added, ranging from slang and tech terms to pop ...

The Oxford English Dictionary, which is the definitive measure of the English language, issues updates quarterly. In exceptional circumstances, it will publish special updates outside of this rhythm.

Nigerian English words have recently been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), but there is still a debate in the country about what constitutes proper English, as the BBC's Nduka Orjinmo ...

“We reflect, rather than dictate, how language is used which means we include words which may be considered sensitive and derogatory,” the OED said earlier this week. (JTA) — It’s not just ...

Panya route and kitu kidogo are among the newest entries in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for 2024. Panya route is defined as "a secret path or roundabout route, especially one used for ...

BRUSSELS--Twenty-three Japanese words were added to the Oxford English Dictionary for the March 2024 update, and some entry definitions are bound to strike Japanese readers as downright odd.