Dictionary (Noun)
Meaning
A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The student consulted a dictionary to look up the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
- She kept a dictionary on her desk to help her with her writing assignments.
- The dictionary defined the word as a noun, but the teacher said it could also be used as a verb.
- He used an online dictionary to check the spelling of the word.
- The dictionary was so old that it didn't include many modern words and phrases.