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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Leanne Italie

From ‘rizz’ to ‘dad bod’: Merriam-Webster adds 5,000 new words to dictionary

Merriam-Webster has unveiled a significant update to one of its most popular dictionaries, introducing more than 5,000 new words in its first hard-copy revision in over two decades.

The 12th edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, set for release on November 18 with pre-orders now open, arrives amidst a reported decline in U.S. sales for traditional print dictionaries.

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