You've probably heard of a Word of the Day—a new word to learn each day. But have you heard of WoTY? That stands for Word of the Year! 🎈

Every year, something exciting happens in the world of words! 📚 Grown-ups who study language pick one special word that stood out the most. They call it the "Word of the Year"!

This word might be new, fun, or just really popular. Let’s explore how these words are chosen and why they matter! 💡

📘 Who Picks the Word?

Several big dictionary teams and language experts pick their own Word of the Year.

🧠 Why Do They Pick a Word?

The Word of the Year tells us about the world. It shows what people are talking about, what they care about, or what they feel.

For example, in 2020, everyone was using the word “pandemic” because of COVID-19. In 2013, the word “selfie” became famous when people started snapping photos of themselves. 🤳

🔍 How Is It Chosen?

To become Word of the Year, the word usually:

• Was used a lot during the year
• Feels new or exciting
• Tells us something about the year

⭐ Cool Words from Past Years

🧒 Pick YOUR Word of the Year!

You don’t need to be a dictionary to choose a word. You can make your very own Word of the Year! Here’s how:

• What word did you say a lot?
• What word made you feel happy or strong?
• What word reminds you of a big moment this year?

Maybe your word is “adventure,” “superhero,” or “pizza”! 🍕🦸🎈

🎲 Want to Play with Words?

Try our fun Wordle Game and discover even more exciting words!

💬 Final Thought

Words are like magic—they help us express who we are and what we feel. The Word of the Year is a fun way to celebrate language and look back on our lives.

So… what’s YOUR word this year? 😄