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Words and expressions popularized by US presidents

Do you know who coined the terms "Sugarcoat" and "Squatter?"

Words and expressions popularized by US presidents
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10/06/2025 18:00 ‧ 3 days ago | StarsInsider

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Some US presidents have made a valuable contribution to American English as we know it. One famous example is the Founding Father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, who is credited with the introduction of 110 new words.

Throughout the years, many US presidents have coined new terms and popularized old ones, and in this gallery we take you all the way back to 1796 to bring you some of the most famous words and expressions popularized by US presidents. Ready to learn all about it? Click on.

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