{
  "id": 8161409,
  "title": "Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/merriam-webster-adds-1-400-new-words-in-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T03:10:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/merriam-webster-gives-a-glow-up-to-its-2026-dictionary-with-1400-new-words-meanings-vibe-coding-meme-coin-parasocial-sunday-scaries-trash-panda-and-mandela-effect-check-what-they-mean/articleshow/134324533.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Merriam-Webster, the renowned English-language dictionary, has expanded its lexicon with 1,400 new words and definitions in 2026. The additions span various areas, including technology, social media, popular culture, food trends, and everyday life. Notable entries include \"vibe coding\", \"AGI\", \"parasocial\", \"meme coin\", \"looksmaxxing\", \"yacht rock\", \"cuffing season\", \"Sunday scaries\", and \"Mandela Effect\". The update reflects the evolving nature of language in response to advancements in technology, social media, and popular culture.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}