Oxford Word Of The Year 2025 Finalists

Oxford Word Of The Year 2025 Finalists. We held a special live event, hosted by lexicographer susie dent and a panel of our experts, to launch our word of the year 2024 shortlist. “brain rot” was chosen by a combination of public vote and language.

We held a special live event, hosted by lexicographer susie dent and a panel of our experts, to launch our word of the year 2024 shortlist. Discover more about the winner, our shortlist, and 20 years of words that reflect the world.