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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster

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A reference built around words in use

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A reference built around words in use

The twelfth edition combines broad dictionary coverage with material that helps place words in context: usage guidance, word histories, themed word lists, and examples. Its expanded entries for 500 frequently looked-up words give extra space to common reference queries, while the edition adds more than 5,000 words and over 20,000 usage examples. The new vocabulary listed by the publisher ranges from “cold brew” and “telework” to “rizz” and “heat dome,” reflecting the range of terms included. The volume is also identified as the official dictionary of the Associated Press Stylebook.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students seeking a general-purpose dictionary reference
  • Professionals who consult word meanings and usage guidance
  • Word enthusiasts interested in word histories and new vocabulary

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Definitions and usageWord historiesChanging vocabularyReference and language

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Book overview

THE TWELFTH EDITION
America's Most Trusted Dictionary, Now More Comprehensive Than Ever

  • Over 5,000 new words
  • Fascinating word lists and histories, expert usage guidance, and more
  • Expanded entries for the top 500 most frequently looked-up words
  • More than 20,000 additional usage examples, including 10,000 new quotations
  • More readable and visually appealing than ever before
  • New words include: cold brew, farm-to-table, parklet, heat dome, rizz, gaslighting, telework, doggo
  • The official dictionary of the Associated Press Stylebook

For generations, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has been an essential reference source. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and redesigned to be even more useful and engaging for students, professionals, and everyone who loves words.

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