The longest officially recognized place name in an English-speaking country is Taumata­whakatangihanga­koauau­o­tamatea­turi­pukaka­piki­maunga­horo­nuku­pokai­whenua­ki­tana­tahu …

Oct 14, 2025 · The 60-year-old retired armed security guard, from Auckland, New Zealand, holds the world record for the longest personal name, a title recently awarded by Guinness World …

May 11, 2025 · Take your vocabulary to the next level with this list, featuring 13 of the longest words in the English language.

Jun 25, 2025 · Below is a ranked list of the longest English words —real vocabulary entries you can actually look up—complete with definitions and sample sentences. Whether you’re a …

Sep 2, 2025 · The longest word entered in most standard English dictionaries is Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis with 45 letters. Our definition is "a lung …

Apr 11, 2023 · Long story short—we organized a list of 15 of the longest English words according to some unique criteria. It won't be long before you learn something new!

This is the ultimate list of the 150 longest long words in the English language.

Jun 22, 2024 · What's the longest word in English? We have the longest single word and a list of 20 English words with the most letters. Plus, what they mean and how to say them.

Aug 17, 2024 · Exploring long English words provides an intriguing journey through language. Words with a length like “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis,” which stands as …

Here's how Merriam-Webster defines the ten longest words in the English language.