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Merriam-Webster's 12th edition is the first hardcover in more than two decades
For the first time in more than 20 years, Merriam-Webster is out with a new edition of its "Collegiate Dictionary."
The 12th Edition includes some 5,000 new words and weighs almost five pounds.
WBUR's Andrea Shea reports.
This segment aired on January 2, 2026.
