Dictionary.com Selects ‘Maxxing’ as Word of the Year for 2026
The term 'Maxxing' has been selected as Dictionary.com's Word of the Year for 2026. The word is noted to have origins tracing back to 'maximum' and 'max'.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 26, 2026 —
Dictionary.com has selected “Maxxing” as its Word of the Year for 2026. The term’s origins are described as tracing back to “maximum” and “max.”
The information provided does not explain why Dictionary.com chose the term, how the selection was made or what definition the dictionary assigns to “Maxxing.” It also does not specify when the announcement was made or provide additional examples of the word’s use.
As a result, the reported details are limited to the selection and the stated word origins. No further context about the term’s history, popularity or use is available in the information provided. The selection identifies “Maxxing” as the dictionary’s chosen word for 2026, but the available account does not describe any criteria, research or public response associated with that choice.
Dictionary.com’s announcement details beyond those points were not provided. The available information also does not indicate whether the designation is accompanied by a formal definition, explanatory material or other related selections. Without those details, the basis and broader significance of the choice cannot be established from the information available.
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