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dictionary
nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/disjuˈnaɾju/di·ci·o·ná·ri·o
Definition
1A reference book containing an alphabetical list of words, with information given for each word, usually including meaning, pronunciation, and etymology.
Usage examples
“I looked up the word in the dictionary.”
“This dictionary is essential for language learners.”
Common combinations
English dictionaryonline dictionarypocket dictionaryto consult a dictionary
Idiomatic expressions
- to be a walking dictionary (to know a lot of words and their meanings)