misspelling

noun

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

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Other signs this is a scam include references to toll booths, which Arizona doesn't have; citing a law that isn't real; and misspellings and grammatical errors in the text messages. Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025 And no, that isn’t a misspelling of the famous apocalyptic harbinger. Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 Correction May 1, 2025 A previous version of this page contained a misspelling of Mohsen Mahdawi’s first name. Leila Fadel , Obed Manuel, NPR, 1 May 2025 Look for misspellings, poor grammar, or URLs that are suspicious. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 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 22 Aug. 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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