| 1945 | swirl | nounverb noun | See |
| 1946 | flammable | adjective | See |
| 1947 | notorious | adjective | See |
| 1948 | mirth | noun | See |
| 1949 | crucial | adjective | See |
| 1950 | brunt | noun | See |
| 1951 | rejuvenate | verb | See |
| 1952 | tardy | adjective | See |
| 1953 | drizzle | nounverb noun | See |
| 1954 | greet | verb | See |
| 1955 | impact | noun | See |
| 1956 | slouch | nounverb noun | See |