Dictionary.com just added a Taylor Swift–inspired word
USA TODAY
The site's 2026 update includes more than 1,500 new entries including fandom-fueled additions.
"Hey kids, spelling is fun," and in 2026, spelling just got a little more Swiftian.
Dictionary.com's latest winter word drop officially added "Swiftie" to its digital archive. The term joins fellow fandom identifiers like "Beyhive" (for Beyoncé fans), "Janeite" (for fans of Jane Austen) and "Trekkie" (for fans of Star Trek).
Taylor Swift formally trademarked the word "Swiftie" through TAS Rights Management LLC in 2017, securing full registration in 2022 for use on bags, totes and other merch. Dictionary.com defines a "Swiftie" as "a fan of the music of Taylor Swift."
And by the site's standards, the term earned its spot. Lexicographers only add words once they’re widely used, widely understood, likely to stick around and useful to a general audience.
"English has historically expanded during periods of significant scientific and cultural change," said Steve Johnson, PhD, director of lexicography at IXL Learning, in a news release. "This update illustrates how AI innovation, conversations about health, international travel and digital communities are shaping our language in real time."
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