misspelling

1 of 2

noun

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

misspelling

2 of 2

present participle of misspell

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This story has been updated to correct the misspelling of a name. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Aug. 2026 Watch for misspellings, unexpected words or extra letters added around a legitimate company name. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 But storefronts across the city have long been weird hodgepodges, rife with misspellings and aesthetic incoherence. — Clio Chang, Curbed, 22 June 2026 One man in India put a misspelling on his forehead for $3,000. — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for misspelling

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First Known Use

Noun

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 8 Oct. 2026.

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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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