Merriam-Webster's word of the year and list of other top-searched words were influenced by politics, Taylor Swift, TikTok and ChatGPT.
Merriam-Webster reveals its 2024 word of the year - Other contenders for Merriam-Webster’s word of 2024 included ‘demure,’ ‘weird,’ and ‘fortnight’ ...
In a year defined by sharp political and cultural divisions, it comes as no surprise that Merriam-Webster has named "polarization" as its 2024 Word of the Year. What Is the 2024 Word of the Year?