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New Dictionary Words for 2011

'Cougar,' 'Crowdsourcing,' 'Bromance' & more — the latest additions to America's best-selling dictionary.


'Cougar,' 'Crowdsourcing,' 'Bromance' & more — the latest additions to America's best-selling dictionary.

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New Dictionary Words for 2011

 

'Cougar,' 'Crowdsourcing,' 'Bromance' & more — the latest additions to America's best-selling dictionary.

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Is singular 'they' a better choice?

 

The awkward case of 'his or her'

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How to Read a French Menu

 

How to 'amuse-bouche' without begging pardon for your French

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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'

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What Is an Eggcorn?

 

And how did it get that name?