Oxford Word Of The Year 2025. Oxford announced “brain rot” as the year of the word, describing the term as the “(n.) supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as a. To mark the 20th anniversary of us celebrating the words that define a year, we take a look at our past winners and shortlisted candidates, and explore some of the key themes, developments, and moods that they have captured.
How to choose your word of the year. The article explores the most popular words of 2025, highlighting how language reflects cultural and societal trends.