thirstwave noun [C] UK /ˈθɜːstweɪv/ US /ˈθɝːstweɪv/ a period of hot, dry weather that causes soil and plants to lose a very large amount of water to evaporation During a thirstwave, the atmosphere essentially goes into overdrive, demanding more moisture than usual. From 1981 to 2021, thirstwaves across the United States averaged 0.8 millimeters per … Continue reading New words – 27 October 2025 The post New words – 27 October 2025 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dict...| About Words – Cambridge Dictionary blog
best friend dictionary noun [C] UK /ˌbest frend ˈdɪk.ʃᵊn.ᵊr.i/ US /ˌbest frend ˈdɪk.ʃᵊn.er.i/ a set of inside jokes and made-up words and phrases used by close friends You know you’re bonded with your best friend when you develop words and phrases of your own, almost like a secret language. On TikTok, this tradition has been … Continue reading New words – 20 October 2025| About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog
hopecore noun [U] UK /ˈhəʊp.kɔːʳ/ US /ˈhoʊp.kɔːr/ a style of online content that features positive, optimistic images and messages, often as a deliberate contrast to the negative content often found on social media Hopecore; one of the most prominent trends on TikTok during what many see as a dark time both politically and socially. The … Continue reading New words – 13 October 2025 The post New words – 13 October 2025 appeared first on About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog.| About Words – Cambridge Dictionary blog
ber month noun [C, usually plural] UK /ˈbɜː ˌmʌnθ/ US /ˈbɝː ˌmʌnθ/ one of September, October, November or December The ber months are calling. Whether it’s September’s gentle sun, October’s adventures, November’s tropical retreats or December’s festive warmth, there’s a perfect escape waiting for you. Imagine waking up to golden beaches, exploring vibrant cities or … Continue reading New words – 6 October 2025 The post New words – 6 October 2025 appeared first on...| About Words – Cambridge Dictionary blog
lawnmower poetry noun [U] UK /ˈlɔːnˌməʊ.ə ˌpəʊ.ɪ.tri/ US /ˈlɑːnˌmoʊ.ɚ ˌpoʊ.ə.tri/ a type of poetry that uses the image of the lawnmower and the act of mowing the lawn to explore a variety of themes British poets including Philip Larkin and Andrew Motion have driven a “lawnmower poetry” microgenre, using the machine to explore childhood, masculinity, … Continue reading New words – 29 September 2025 The post New words – 29 September 2025 appeared first on About Wor...| About Words – Cambridge Dictionary blog
New words to do with cyberscams and data theft as identified by the Cambridge Dictionary team: celeb bait, whaling attack, wrench attack.| About Words - Cambridge Dictionary blog
