floordrobe (a "closet" on the floor), humblebrag (boasting disguised as modesty): Oxford English Dictionary Adds 900 Words

Explanation

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) adds new words every three months. In its announcement on July 2, 2026, more than 900 words, phrases, and senses were added.

Here are some examples. Floordrobe combines floor and wardrobe, referring to a pile of clothes discarded on the floor. Humblebrag combines humble and brag, meaning to boast while pretending to be modest. Life hack refers to a small trick for running one's life more smoothly. Long game refers to a strategy that gains advantage over a long period rather than in the short term.

The OED is a dictionary that records, through citations, when words have been in use, and this revision also unearthed some old examples. The earliest citation for four-legged friend (a pet animal) dates from 1778, where it referred to a donkey. Au contraire (on the contrary) can be traced back to 1697 in an English-language context. Out of station (away from one's usual location) originates from 1857 and is now used in South Asian and African English. Yeah nah, used in Australia and New Zealand, can mean either "yes" or "no" depending on context.

The word corona had 150 senses recorded in this revision.