After a full year of hectic news, trends and non-stop content, Merriam-Webster has summed it all perfectly in one word.
The dictionary publisher's annual pick, based on spikes in search data, reflects the themes and anxieties that shaped 2025.
"Slop" is Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2025, meaning more people than ever need to "touch grass," which, as it ...
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