dictionary
UK
/ˈdɪkʃən(ə)ri/US /ˈdɪkʃənˌɛri/dictionary
NOUNDefinition of dictionary
A dictionary is a book that tells you what words mean, and how to spell them. A lot of dictionaries will also tell you about etymology (where words come from) and pronunciation (how to speak them).
Example: You are reading an online dictionary right now.
dictionary
EXAMPLESExamples of dictionary
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You are reading an online dictionary right now.
Example sentence2
The words in a printed dictionary are in alphabetical order.
Example sentencedictionary
SMART VOCABULARYRelated words and phrases
Similar words
lexiconwordbook
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