The dictionary isn’t forever. Here’s the lowdown on why certain words are not in the dictionary and how they got removed.

The Oxford English Dictionary has included the word "lah into its lexicon, a significant nod to the uniqueness of Malaysian English. According to the OED, this colloquial particle is used as an ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several uniquely Sri Lankan words to its June 2025 update, OED.com has said.Among the new entries is “asweddumise”, meaning to prepare land for paddy ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has included 11 new words that are quintessentially Australian in its latest update.