Definition of Neologism

a new term or phrase recently added to a person or group’s vocabulary

Examples of Neologism in a sentence

The neologism became so popular it was added to most dictionaries.  🔊

As the teacher listened to the students chatting among themselves, she was confused by a neologism she heard repeatedly.  🔊

The neologism was widely spoken after a rapper mentioned it in a hit song.  🔊

After a number of months, the neologism turned into a commonly used phrase.  🔊

Because a neologism is created every minute, linguists are finding it hard to track all the new words.  🔊

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