Merriam - Webster chose ` ` photo '' primarily based on searches on its website . The word had the largest share in look - ups , it says . The word with the largest spike ? Oxford 's buzzworthy choice of ` ` selfie '' was a result of its digital presence .
Merriam - Webster chose ` ` photo '' primarily based on searches on its website . The word had the largest share in look - ups , it says . Oxford 's buzzworthy choice of ` ` selfie '' was a result of its digital presence .