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In the campaign to restore good grammar, we must all carry the torch. "To see him fumbling with our rich and delicate language is to experience all the horror of […]

bubba bomb noun, slang, a crudely constructed explosive device that is associated with southern white antigovernment males:'Around the South, law enforcement officials. . . . worried much less about international [...]

A selection of terms that have newly been coined, that have recently acquired new currency, or that have taken on new meanings, compiled by the executive editor of The American [...]

A selection of terms that have newly been coined, that have recently acquired new currency, or that have taken on new meanings, compiled by the executive editor of The American [...]

A selection of terms that have newly been coined, that have recently acquired new currency, or that have taken on new meanings, compiled by the executive editor of The American [...]

Soukhanov, Anne H. & Stuart Berg Flexner. Oxford Univ. 1997. illus. index. ISBN 0-19-510692-X. $39.95. LANG Atlantic Monthly columnist Soukhanov has done an excellent job of carrying on the work [...]

A selection of terms that have newly been coined, that have recently acquired new currency, or that have taken on new meanings, compiled by the executive editor of The American [...]

WORD WATCH agrimation noun, automated farming, especially the use of supersmart robots to perform heretofore manual operations that require acute vision, dexterity, and the ability to make choices: 'Tireless and [...]

The article presents a dictionary of several terms that have been coined, that have recently acquired new currency, or that have taken on new meaning as of December 2000 and compiled by the U.S. general editor of "The Encarta World English Dictionary." The background behind the terms "blow-in," "dead ringer," "hikikomori," and "self-scanner" are presented.

The article defines and provides the etymology of new words and terms which have entered the English language. Phrases discussed include deep-background private placement, a term related to media spin; NEW, an acronym for nonexplosive warfare; Ostension, meaning the acting out of urban myths in the real world and Philopause, a phase in a scientist's life when the charms of philosophy begin to take precedence over research.

The article presents a selection of terms that have been newly coined, acquired new currency, or have taken on new meanings as of August 1996. The author provides a definition for each word, provides an example for its proper use, and discusses the origin of the word. Words include Beau Geste fort, para-parenting, sero-discordant, and work plane.

The article presents a selection of terms that have been newly coined or have taken on new meanings as of May 1995. The terms include "address hygiene," which refers to the clear addressing of envelopes, "appeasement engineer," which is defined as a computer technology representative sent to a customer's home simply to respond to the problem, and "cross-functional," a noun which describes an employee who takes on the tasks of employees who have not been or will not be replaced.

The article presents definitions for new words and terms in the English language and words that have acquired new currency or taken on new meanings. '"Acquired uncombable hair" is described as a condition in which a person develops coarse, dry, unmanageable hair. To "harold" is defined as the act of visiting cemeteries in order to contemplate death.

Lists new words being considered for inclusion to 'The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.'

Presents the history of words used in the U.S. Divorce jewelry; Festival workplace; White-coat hypertension.

Explains meaning of several words suggested by the editors of 'The American Heritage Dictionary.' Background information on the origin of these words; Inclusion possibility of these words in American Heritage dictionary depending on their sustained usability.