neologism

Example Sentences

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But "daddy brain" isn't really a neologism in the same way, which attests to the way that "mommy brain" can sometimes evoke a sexist stereotype of the doddering, forgetful new mother.

From Salon

At worst, it distracts from the actual work of improving lives, while alienating older and less-educated people who don’t want to spend their days keeping abreast of the latest word bans or neologisms.

From Washington Post

“Faucism” is the preferred neologism to describe what are alleged to be excessive restrictions.

From Washington Post

In Week 1471, our annual Tour de Fours neologism contest, we asked for new words or phrases containing the four consecutive letters BIDE, in any order.

From Washington Post

Week 1452, neologisms “discovered” in a word search puzzle: Exit trap: That internet prompt that asks if you really want to leave a website, and both options seem like a trick.

From Washington Post