Claim: Merriam-Webster updated its definition and usage guidelines of the term "sexual preference" to say its use is "offensive" after the Oct. 13, 2020, confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court.
Fact-check: Did Merriam-Webster Update Its Entry on 'Sexual Preference' After Barrett Hearing?
Verdict: true
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Madison Dapcevich
Date published: 2020-10-22T13:22:11