Oxford 2025 Word Of The Year. Start working on your application from june 2025. The oxford word of the year is a word or expression reflecting the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past twelve months, one that has potential as a term of lasting cultural significance.
For the first time in its history, oup will put its oxford word of the year to a vote, giving people across the world a chance to have their say. Every year, we debate candidates for word of the year and choose a winner that is judged to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of that.