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Susie Dent was born on November 19, 1964 in Woking, United Kingdom. Public records list Susie Dent as a lexicographer, linguist and etymologist. The age as of 2026 is 61. Schooling on record includes Somerville College. Notable works include Countdown.
My Take
Susie Dent is a quiet hero of mine. A lexicographer and etymologist who has devoted her life to the texture of language, she has occupied Countdown's Dictionary Corner since 1992 with a calm, generous intelligence. What I admire is how she makes word origins feel like small delights rather than dry trivia, sharing them without a trace of showing off. She is not a flashy celebrity, and that is exactly the point; her authority is earned and real. As someone who loves words, I find it genuinely enviable that British culture has embraced a figure whose fame rests entirely on knowledge and curiosity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Susie Dent
- Name (Japanese)
- スージー・デント
- Reading
- すーじー・でんと
- Born
- November 19, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Woking, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- lexicographer / linguist / etymologist / writer / television personality
2. Background
- University
- Somerville College
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Countdown | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Susie Dent born?
Born November 19, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Susie Dent from?
Susie Dent is from Woking, United Kingdom.
What does Susie Dent do?
Susie Dent works as lexicographer, linguist, etymologist, writer, television personality.
What is Susie Dent known for?
Notable works include Countdown.
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