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Coinage (Noun)

A newly invented word or phrase.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The panelists on the language podcast discussed the coinage of words like "selfie" and "hashtag" and how they've become integral to modern vocabulary.
The linguist argued that the coinage of internet slang terms often reflects the changing values and priorities of younger generations.
The word "infodemic" is a recent coinage that refers to the rapid spread of misinformation during a pandemic.
The science fiction author was known for her creative coinage of futuristic terms that added depth and realism to her stories.
The lexicographer's job was to track the coinage of new words and phrases and decide which ones to include in the next edition of the dictionary.

The act of inventing a word or phrase.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The newly released movie was a work of genius, its author credited for the coinage of several terms now widely used in science fiction.
Her innovative coinage of tech-related slang caught on quickly among the younger generation of programmers.
The linguist spent decades tracing the evolution of language, examining instances of coinage by talented writers and thinkers throughout history.
During interviews with the game developers, many of them referenced her popular coinage, 'mechaforging', a term that brought new players to the industry.
Although 'ecotourism' has become ubiquitous, few people remember the phrase as a piece of coinage from the late 20th century.