dictionary
Translation
dictionary
Examples
I looked up the word in the dictionary.
I looked up the word in the dictionary.
A good dictionary is essential for learning a language.
A good dictionary is essential for learning a language.
Grammar Patterns
look up ((sth.)) in a dictionary to search for a word I looked up the new word in a dictionary.
a dictionary of ((a language)) a dictionary for a specific language This is a dictionary of American English.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lexicon, glossary, thesaurus
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'dictionarium' (a collection of words), from Latin 'dictio' (word, expression).
Memory Tips
A 'dictionary' is a collection of 'dictions' (words). The '-ary' suffix often means 'a place for'.