Likewise, the word of the year, as determined by the two major dictionaries, Merriam Webster and the Oxford English, is also based on how often a word is used as well as the stories it embodies, the interest it has generated, and its impact on society.
So it should come as no surprise that the words chosen for this year were “vaccine” for Merriam Webster and “vax” for the OED.
But Faith Salie, a contributing reporter for CBS Sunday Morning, has her own choice for the word of the year, and it’s one I believe is the best. Please listen.