# Words for Life by Susie Dent

> Words for Life by Susie Dent is a 352-page paperback of 365 words for the year ahead, for language lovers and fans of humour.

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## About this gift

Susie Dent's Words for Life is a book of 365 words for the year, for anyone who loves language and a laugh. Lexicographer Susie Dent, of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, shares her discoveries. It suits book lovers, word fans and anyone who likes to know where a word came from.

The paperback runs to 352 pages and measures 131 x 198 x 26 mm. Its 365 words run from January 1 to 31 December, ending with a leap into the unknown. Words include wabbit, dust bunnies, Lubberland and Mayday, plus expressions for unrequited love, unsatisfactory politicians and forgetting someone's name.

January brings a fresh start, and this book has a year of words to match. It makes a fitting New Year gift, a birthday present or a thank you. Choose Words for Life for the word lover on your list, and start their year with 365 words.

## Key facts

- 365 words for a full year, from 1 January to 31 December
- 352-page paperback from John Murray Press
- Measures 131 x 198 x 26 mm
- Expressions for the problems of modern life

## What's in the box

- 1 paperback book, Words for Life by Susie Dent

## Details

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|---|---|
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 352 |
| Size | 131 x 198 x 26 mm |
| Author | Susie Dent |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Published | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Subjects | English, language history and general works, linguistics, humour |
| ISBN | 9781399820660 |

## Questions

### How many words are in Words for Life?

It has 365 words, a full year's supply running from 1 January to 31 December.

### How big is the book and how many pages does it have?

It runs to 352 pages and measures 131 x 198 x 26 mm, in paperback.

### Who wrote Words for Life?

Susie Dent, lexicographer, of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, wrote the book.