Examples of misspelling in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
These intimate reflections read like pages taken from private diaries, with all the informality and vulnerability of that genre, including misspellings and stray thoughts.
—
Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
In subsequent rounds, a misspelling meant leaving the competition.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Double-check for slight misspellings, too.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Will there be a misspelling here and there?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misspelling
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
In subsequent rounds, a misspelling meant leaving the competition.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Double-check for slight misspellings, too.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Will there be a misspelling here and there?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for misspelling
Cite this Entry
“Misspelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misspelling. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
misspelling
noun
mis·spell·ing
(ˈ)mis-ˈspel-iŋ 
: an incorrect spelling
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
