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Oxford Word of the Year 2025

Discover more about our 2025 winner rage bait, our shortlist, and the history of Oxford Word of the Year.

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Take a look at these highlights from Oxford, chosen for you from across our publishing.

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Take a look at these highlights from Oxford, chosen for you from across our publishing.

The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School

From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster, this brand new series welcomes readers to the enchanting world of the wisklings.
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English File fifth edition

Our ready-to-go English course, proven to engage and motivate students to learn and get them talking.
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Oxford Law Pro

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Word of the Day

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May 7, 2026
short hop

(v.) Of a batted, struck, or thrown ball (esp. in baseball or softball): to bounce off the ground directly in front of a player, making it difficult to catch.

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Readerful Online

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