Every year, thousands of new words are added to the English dictionary. However, they don’t get added just because someone invents them. Dictionaries look for evidence of sustained and widespread use over time.
Experts then study how a term is used in books, newspapers, academic writing, social media, and everyday speech, and only then can a word be considered for inclusion. Some are slang words, some are new inventions, and some are completely hilarious.
So, which ones made the cut in 2025? Click on to find out 30 of the best.