The Oxford English Dictionary has become the latest piece of Western culture to be hit by the “Korean wave.” Over 20 new words of Korean origin have been added to its pages in a "K-update." ...

In its most recent update, the Oxford English Dictionary added more than 1,000 words to its catalogue, including “YOLO,” “scrumdiddlyumptious,” and -- in a less silly move -- “gender ...

Authorities on the English language — the folks behind the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), to be specific — have once again seen it fit to acknowledge the existence of some terms which ...

Fast Forward Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘Yiddo’ and ‘Yid’ as fan of Hotspurs soccer team Yid Army: Fans cheer at a recent match between Tottenham Hotspurs and Aston Villa in England.

The Oxford English Dictionary is considering adding “Mx.” to its next edition as a gender-neutral alternative to “Mr.,” “Ms.” and “Mrs.”… By Corinne Segal Nation Dec 31 ...

The Oxford English Dictionary relied on contributions by volunteers from around the world. “The Dictionary People,” by Sarah Ogilvie, tells the fascinating story.

From THE DICTIONARY PEOPLE: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary by Sarah Ogilvie. Reprinted by permission of Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing ...

This week's new additions to the historical catalog, including several that crudely refer to female genitalia and actually date back more than 800 years, highlight the power of old words ...