English · Word Candidate

merger

/ˈmɜː.d͡ʒə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mergers

Sense 1

Meaning · English

One that merges.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The act or process of merging two or more parts into a single unit.

Noun

Examples

Club mergers reduced the number of teams by half

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The legal union of two or more corporations into a single entity, typically assets and liabilities being assumed by the buying party.

Noun

Examples

The company has had some success with its EV offerings, such as the Nissan Leaf, an asset it brought to the table in merger discussions. EV development costs have created a powerful incentive for carmakers to explore mergers as a way to share the financial burden, according to analysts.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “merger” mean?

One that merges.

Is “merger” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.