A dictionary is a reference book or digital resource that lists words of a language, typically in alphabetical order, and provides information about them.
Part of Speech: noun
Pronunciation: dic·tio·nary [ˈdik-shə-ˌner-ē]
Plural: dictionaries
Definitions:
- a reference source in print or electronic form containing words, usually in alphabetical order, along with information about their meanings, pronunciations, and uses.
- a book or resource that gives facts or explanations about a specific subject or group of terms.
Synonyms: lexicon, wordbook, glossary, vocabulary
Antonyms: (none commonly used)
Example Sentences
She looked up the word gratitude in the dictionary to understand what it meant.
He carries a pocket dictionary when traveling abroad.
The online dictionary includes audio and sentence examples.
A legal dictionary helps explain difficult legal terms.
Students use a dictionary to improve their vocabulary and spelling.
Word Origin
From Latin dictio meaning “saying, expression” + -arium meaning “a place for.” First used in English in the 15th century.
Related Words
- encyclopedia
- glossary
- index
- reference book
- thesaurus
Rhymes for dictionary
missionary
revolutionary
stationary
visionary
volitionary