The Merriam-Webster Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster (Editor)

Overview

The 2016 edition of our best-selling dictionary covering core vocabulary with new words added from a variety of fields.

More than 75,000 updated definitions, pronunciations, word origins, synonym lists, and over 8,000 usage examples to aid understanding—more than ever before. Useful tables and special sections on Foreign Words & Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names.

New words added include: bromance, hashtag, and carbon footprint.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877792956
Publisher:	Merriam-Webster
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Edition description:	New
Pages:	960
Sales rank:	176,185
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 4.10(h) x 1.80(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