1
: the forming of words from letters according to accepted usage : orthography
2
a
: a sequence of letters composing a word
b
: the way in which a word is spelled
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The American spelling is “color” while the British spelling is “colour.”
The words “made” and “maid” sound alike but have different spellings.
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The more common spelling, Imogene, has also become rarer, holding a spot for the first half of the 20th century until 1955.
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Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
This story has been updated with the correct spelling.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The more common spelling, Imogene, has also become rarer, holding a spot for the first half of the 20th century until 1955.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Differences were seen across several areas, including reading, mathematics, and spelling, and these individuals were more likely to require special educational support.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spelling
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“Spelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spelling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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