Dictionary Entry (Noun)
Meaning
The entry in a dictionary of information about a word.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The dictionary entry for the word 'accommodate' includes the pronunciation, definition, and an example sentence.
- She spent hours poring over the dictionary entry for 'schadenfreude', determined to use it correctly in conversation.
- The dictionary entry for 'perspicacious' explained its origin and listed several synonyms for the word.
- I often rely on the dictionary entry for technical terms when studying for my exams.
- He made sure to update the dictionary entry for 'internet' to reflect its evolving usage in modern language.