Word Of The Year 2025 Oxford University Press. After over 37,000 votes, worldwide public discussion, and analysis of language data, the university has named ‘brain rot’ as their word of the year for 2024. After more than 32,000 votes, and a team of language experts, the oxford word of the year 2023 is finally here!
For the third consecutive year, we are giving word lovers everywhere the opportunity to have their say on the oxford word of the year. Last week, people around the world attended an exclusive livestream hosted by renowned lexicographer and etymologist susie dent, joined by a panel of oup experts as we announced our shortlist for oxford word of.