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Every year, we debate candidates for word of the year and choose a winner that is judged to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of that particular year and to have lasting potential as a word of cultural significance.
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- Oxford Word of the Year 2023
After more than 32,000 votes, and a team of language...
- About Word of the Year
Nov 28, 2023 · After more than 32,000 votes, and a team of language experts, the Oxford Word of the Year 2023 is finally here! Learn more about the this year's winner.
Supported by evidence of real language usage, Oxford’s editors track candidates as they emerge throughout the year, analyzing frequency statistics and other language data in the Oxford English Corpus. Previous words have included vax (2021), climate emergency (2019), and selfie (2013).
The Oxford English Dictionary was originally published in fascicles between 1884 and 1928. A one-volume supplement was published in 1933, and four further supplementary volumes were published between 1972 and 1986.
Below you can find our collection of word lists and commentaries on an array of fascinating topics, from film-based coinages and Christmassy words to place names and Tex-Mex terms.
Dec 23, 2021 · In the list below, the primary definition of each word is drawn from the Oxford English Dictionary, the Oxford Languages website, or some other source associated with Oxford.
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Nov 27, 2023 · For 2023, our experts have selected a shortlist of eight words and phrases, all chosen to reflect the mood, ethos, or preoccupations of the year. We have released these words to the public in head-to-head voting contests.
