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Merriam-Webster Unveils First New Dictionary in 22 Years

11/19/2025

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Merriam-Webster releases its first new hardcover Collegiate dictionary in 22 years, adding about 5,000 contemporary terms like nepo baby and cancel culture.
Peter Sokolowski, Editor-at-large for Merriam-Webster, says the edition improves readability and highlights searched words.
Despite digital dictionaries' rise, print sales remain strong, with 1.5 million Merriam-Webster books sold last year.
Emily Brewster, Senior Editor at Merriam-Webster, expresses excitement about the edition and language's ongoing relevance.

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Merriam-Webster releases its first new hardcover Collegiate dictionary in 22 years, adding about 5,000 contemporary terms like nepo baby and cancel culture.
Peter Sokolowski, Editor-at-large for Merriam-Webster, says the edition improves readability and highlights searched words.
Despite digital dictionaries' rise, print sales remain strong, with 1.5 million Merriam-Webster books sold last year.
Emily Brewster, Senior Editor at Merriam-Webster, expresses excitement about the edition and language's ongoing relevance.