(CNN) — “Demure,” a word that went viral over the summer, has been named Dictionary.com’s 2024 word of the year — beating out other contenders like “brainrot,” “brat,” and “weird.” In an announcement ...

As 2024 comes to a close and we look back at the year's social trends, global events and the most pivotal moments in language and culture, one word has risen above all others as the word of the year. ...

Dictionary.com defines the word demure as 'characterized by shyness and modesty: reserved,' but the word took on new life through internet fame. Credit - Getty Images/Cavan Images RF Popular online ...

Dictionary.com has announced its 2025 Word of the Year, and if you're not up to speed on this year's slang, you may be puzzled by the outcome. The online dictionary announced on Oct. 29 that its Word ...

NEW YORK – Word nerd alert: Merriam-Webster announced Thursday it has taken the rare step of fully revising and reimagining one of its most popular dictionaries with a fresh edition that adds over ...