misspell

verb

mis·​spell ˌmis-ˈspel How to pronounce misspell (audio)
misspelled; misspelling; misspells

transitive verb

: to spell incorrectly
The name of the town was misspelled on the map.

Examples of misspell in a Sentence

The name of the town had been misspelled on the map.
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The Broncos are leading the Chefs (misspelling intentional) by more than 13 points at a half for the first time since Dec. 30, 2012, when the Orange and Blue led Andy Reid 21-3 at intermission here at Empower Field. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025 The word peak is also misspelled under the product overview on the website. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Noting that most of her Instagram comments and captions are voice-to-text, Tina admitted that her phone often misspells her words due to her southern accent. Rachel McRady, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Stickers plastered around Siana’s drill sites — on which the company’s name is misspelled — provide phone numbers to call in case of leaks or other emergencies. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for misspell 

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of misspell was in 1655

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“Misspell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misspell. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

misspell

verb
mis·​spell (ˈ)mis-ˈspel How to pronounce misspell (audio)
: to spell incorrectly

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