The verb 'to google' entered dictionaries in 2006
In 2006, 'to google' officially became a verb in dictionaries, reflecting how a tech giant reshaped everyday language and sparking discussions about brand names becoming common actions.
The verb 'to google,' meaning to search online using Google, officially joined major dictionaries in 2006. The Oxford English Dictionary added the term, defining it as an intransitive verb and noting its lowercase usage, distinct from the company's proper name.
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