Words like omnishambles, selfie and phablet are making their debut as part of the update which occurs quarterly. Oxford Dictionaries say they have been keeping track of the words for some time before ...

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Thousands of new words have just been added to the Cambridge Dictionary – proof, if ever it was needed, that the English language never stops evolving. From TikTok slang to work-from-home hacks, ...

The word "tweet," referring to the 140-character message tied to the microblogging site Twitter, has officially been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. John Simpson, the OED's chief editor, says ...

How well do you know the "Kiwi" language? You can find out thanks to the latest in a series of Oxford Dictionary quizzes focuses on English, specifically New Zealand English. Asking if you know your ...

The words euphoria, joy, discipline, perspectives, adventure, wealth, fun, treasure and ocean on Saturday had one common name — knowledge. Students selected for the final round of the ‘Oxford ...