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It traces its start to 1843, when the brothers George and Charles Merriam bought the rights to the 1841 edition of Noah Webster’s dictionary.
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Merriam-Webster's start traces to 1843 when George and Charles Merriam bought rights to Noah Webster’s 1841 dictionary.
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{
    "year": "1843",
    "person": [
        "George Merriam",
        "Charles Merriam",
        "Noah Webster"
    ],
    "organization": "Merriam-Webster"
}
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Language History Companies
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September 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 3:02 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary Is Wordsmaxxing With 1,400 New Definitions
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/us/merriam-webster-new-words-looksmaxxing-yacht-rock.html

Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 new words and definitions to its online dictionary, including terms like 'looksmaxxing,' 'yacht rock,' and 'cuffing season.' This update reflects the evolving English language, particularly influenced by online culture and social media.

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