The Merriam-Webster Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster (Editor)

Overview

A revised and updated edition of the best-selling dictionary covering core vocabulary with over a hundred new entries and senses.

• More than 75,000 definitions and 8,000 usage examples aid understanding—and cover the words you need today
• Includes pronunciations, word origins, and synonym lists
• Features useful tables and special sections on Foreign Words & Phrases and Geographical Names

New words include: athleisure, coronavirus, escape room, First Gentleman, herd immunity, hygge, on-brand, outro, patient zero, petrichor, PPE, telehealth, unmute, UX, and YouTuber.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877790952
Publisher:	Merriam-Webster
Publication date:	10/25/2022
Pages:	960
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 6.60(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	16 Years

About the Author

For over 180 years, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading provider of language information. Each month, our award-winning websites, apps, and social media channels offer guidance to tens of millions of visitors. All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America.

Table of Contents

Preface 4
Explanatory Notes 5
Abbreviations Used in This Work Pronunciation 12
Symbols A Dictionary of the English Language 1 14
Common English Given Names 619
Foreign Words and Phrases 628
Biographical Names 637
Geographical Names 651
Signs and Symbols 683
A Handbook of Style 687
Documentation of Sources 699