From: ClipSyndicate on Mon, Mar 28 2011 10:49 AM

Most people who have sent or received a text message don’t have to look up what they mean. But now for those who don't know the meaning, you can look up "OMG" and "LOL" in the dictionary.

From: ClipSyndicate on Fri, Mar 25 2011 7:39 PM

OMG! The exclamatory online abbreviation has won the approval of the Oxford English Dictionary.

From: ClipSyndicate on Thu, Sep 09 2010 9:44 AM

Firefox flagging words you know you spelled right? Right-click a word and choose "Add to dictionary" to override the browser’s spell-check. Smart!

From: ClipSyndicate on Mon, Aug 30 2010 3:43 PM

A team of 80 has been working on it for the past 21 years, but now the lexicographers compiling the third edition of the Oxford English Dictionary are being told that it will never appear in print, its owner has admitted in a report Sunday.

From: ClipSyndicate on Tue, Jun 22 2010 6:39 PM

A dictionary is one of the most valuable tools available for improving your English language skills. Here are some ways to maximize a dictionary’s usefulness.

From: ClipSyndicate on Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:47 AM

John Mariani is a columnist for Esquire, Diversion, Bloomberg News & Radio, and Cowboys & Indians. He is author of The Encyclopedia of American Food & Drink (Lebhar-Friedman), The Dictionary of American Food & Drink (Broadway) and other books.

From: ClipSyndicate on Mon, Aug 10 2009 10:25 AM

From: ClipSyndicate on Sat, Aug 08 2009 6:05 AM

Thousands of students were full of smiles Friday morning after getting a very special gift — students throughout the Syracuse school district were given brand new dictionaries.

From: ClipSyndicate on Thu, Aug 06 2009 8:42 PM

'Must-win' is not defined in most dictionary’s, but if you're looking for a definition, look no further than tonight's andamp;lt;a href=andamp;quot; class=andamp;quot;kxInlineLinkandamp;quot;andamp;gt;Dakota Wizardsandamp;lt;/aandamp;gt;-Sioux Falls Skyforce game. Th...

From: ClipSyndicate on Mon, Jul 13 2009 9:07 AM

New words headed to the dictionary

From: ClipSyndicate on Thu, Jul 09 2009 5:16 PM

Merriam-Webster has added about 100 news words to its Collegiate Dictionary, which should help those uncertain whether they should accept an invitation to join a flash mob.

From: ClipSyndicate on Mon, Jul 07 2008 11:52 PM

Before your next party, go ahead and consult the latest edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, which now includes edamame , pescatarian and about 100 other newly added words that have taken root in the American lexicon. (July 7)

From: ClipSyndicate on Sat, Dec 15 2007 1:55 PM

Dictionary Day Thursday at La. Resource Center