The results are in! For the past couple of weeks we've asked you to vote for the Word of the Year based on a
combined list of twenty of the most frequently looked-up words on Merriam-Webster OnLine and some of the
most popular submissions to Merriam-Webster's Open Dictionary. We can now end the suspense by
revealing your Top Ten picks—including the one word that the majority of you felt best deserved the highest honor as the
2007 Word of the Year.
Is your world composed of an ever-increasing number of whatchamacallits and thingamajigs? Have we got a site for you!
Announcing the newly-launched Visual Dictionary Online (www.visualdictionaryonline.com)—featuring thousands of stunning
images enhanced by clear and precise definitions from the visionaries here at Merriam-Webster. Search by entry word or
explore 15 major themes—from astronomy to sports and games. But don’t just take our word for it—go ahead and SEE for
yourself!
Spell It!—the Scripps National Spelling Bee study site created in cooperation with Merriam-Webster, is now available for viewing online at
www.myspellit.com. The site focuses on the official list of about 700 study words for 2008, each categorized by language of origin, and
each linked to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations. But that's not all! There are loads of additional
"challenge" words, fascinating facts, and entertaining exercises—all designed to provide spellers of all ages with a winning edge.
Try It!
Make way for the BIGbots! Merriam-Webster's Word Central for kids has been visually reprogrammed and upgraded with exciting
new content! We've integrated the fully searchable Merriam-Webster's Online Student Thesaurus, turbo-charged the classic
feature Build Your Own Dictionary, and assembled two great new games—Robo-Bee and BIGbot—to make
this the ultimate language site for younger humanoids.
Activate here!
Crack up, go hog wild, get out of your rut and take your family game night up a notch with Merriam-Webster's Befudiom®
—the new word game with more idioms than you can shake a stick at! Draw, act, shout, or spell your way to victory in this game of mixed-up
meanings where everything is easier said than done!
Look up words instantly while browsing anywhere on the web.
