Merriam-Webster’s 12th Collegiate Dictionary adds 5,000 new words after 22 years
National News | The 12th edition is the first update in 22 years. It will be released Nov. 18. 2025-09-25T16:18:00+00:00 law, culture, student, court, business, interior-design, cooking, outdoor-living, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, lifestyle, dining, home-and-garden, home-improvement, beverages, recipes, gadgets, smartphones, gardening, sustainable-living, technology, cars, education-and-self-development, personal-growth, mindfulness, blackjack, big-wins, travel, car-maintenance, productivity Merriam-Webster has unveiled the 12th edition of its Collegiate Dictionary, marking the first full update in over two decades. The new release introduces more than 5,000 fresh terms, alongside expanded entries and improved word histories. Despite declining sales in adult reference books, this edition aims to keep print dictionaries relevant in schools, homes, and cultural preservation. The latest Collegiate Dictionary arrives after a 22-year gap, bringing significant changes. Over 5,000 new words now appear, including modern slang like rizz, dad bod, and doomscroll. Tech-related terms such as teraflop, dashcam, and WFH have also been added, alongside food phrases like cold brew and farm-to-table. The 12th edition reflects modern language while keeping print dictionaries useful in certain settings. With thousands of new entries and refined features, it caters to students, writers, and general readers. Though digital tools dominate, this release ensures print dictionaries remain a practical resource for years to come.
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