misspelling

noun

mis·​spell·​ing ˌmis-ˈspe-liŋ How to pronounce misspelling (audio)
: an incorrect spelling

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It has also been updated to fix a misspelling WASHINGTON - Greenland Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede said on Wednesday that the island is not for sale, after President Donald Trump reiterated calls that the U.S. should acquire the territory in his joint address on Tuesday. Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 Spelling is usually very candid about her life with her children on her misspelling podcast, especially since separating from estranged husband Dean McDermott in June 2023. Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 The Democrat's misspelling was then turned into a T-shirt by the independent Philadelphia sports apparel business Philly Goat. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025 This story has been updated to add new information and correct a misspelling. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for misspelling

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of misspelling was in 1582

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“Misspelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misspelling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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misspelling

noun
mis·​spell·​ing (ˈ)mis-ˈspel-iŋ How to pronounce misspelling (audio)
: an incorrect spelling

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