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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Paperback dictionary contains more than 75,000 entries, including words from science, technology, business and medicine. Reference tool offers more than 5,000 usage examples, synonym lists, special sections and tables, pronunciations, etymologies and grammatical information. Special sections and tables have been updated to reflect Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh edition. Dictionary contains 960 pages.
939 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 1977
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April 24, 2021Honestly pretty disappointed with the lack of plot in this one, especially considering it’s nearing a thousand pages :/ the text was too wordy and monotonous and I found myself needing to take breaks in between chapters so I wouldn’t immediately fall asleep. The characters are literally the most forgettable out of any book I’ve read, like I couldn’t even tell who’s in this...bright side is I learned a lot of words. My new favorite word is Floccinaucinihilipilification, so that’s neat.
April 11, 2011
Tried reading it from cover and cover. Couldn't do it. The plot kept changing.
April 13, 2011
There were so many words in here that I had to look up. It was ridiculous.
May 5, 2014
This book has a boring plot, dull story and a weird purpose. Weird. But anyways, the narrator has a really good vocabulary, and it kinda makes him a genius. This book is good for pressing leaves dry.
July 24, 2007
--"I bought a dictionary. First thing I did was, I looked up the word "dictionary", and it said "you're an asshole".
-- "I was in a store and I saw a pocket dictionary and that made me laugh because it's such... a specific item. I don't know that many words and I'm going out... and I have pants. Perfect!"
--Demetri Martin
-- "I was in a store and I saw a pocket dictionary and that made me laugh because it's such... a specific item. I don't know that many words and I'm going out... and I have pants. Perfect!"
--Demetri Martin
May 4, 2014
Okay, so I have to admit... I haven't read the entire thing. But I'm slowly working my way through it. Really, the best part about it is the vocabulary of the author. Damn, that guy Webster sure knows how to pack in a TON of different words.
April 30, 2021
Cried a lot actually
June 5, 2015
Legit. Always good to learn new words and improve on one's vocabulary.
It's amazing how many words i didn't even know existed!!! I can't even READ some of them! very cool.
Definite Recommend
P.S. totally cheating to use while playing games. like SCRABBLE. UN. Cool. Man.
It's amazing how many words i didn't even know existed!!! I can't even READ some of them! very cool.
Definite Recommend
P.S. totally cheating to use while playing games. like SCRABBLE. UN. Cool. Man.
September 16, 2011
Best book I've ever read! 26 chapters of excellence!
June 10, 2019
The most original book that exists and every other book just steals from this one.
October 4, 2007
Okay...I am being kind of a goof. But family legend has it that this was one of my favorite books as a toddler. No kidding. No, not this paticular Merriam-Webster editi on. Unfortunately, the exact edition was not included as part of the oral history. I do remember that it was big--to a toddler anyway--and had a brown cover with gold letters. It also had those little finger notches. It smelled like...well...like a book. And when thumped, made that satisfying booky kind of sound. A solid "thunk" that said, "There's some substance in here." Is it strange to wax nostalgic about a dictionary? If it is, color me so.
August 4, 2012
Though I appreciate the authors' attention to detail, I found the writing style to be very rigid and linear. I started to uncover the plot about halfway through the book, though must admit I really had to dig for it.
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July 23, 2007What a moving and powerful work. Although Webster's extensive vocabulary and Finnegan's Wake-esque narrative style at times make his work a challenge to digest, this book is worth the effort.
March 14, 2012
The storyline was terrible but I found that the vocabulary was very good. It was very suspenseful, though a little long.
March 3, 2013
An amazing tool for the English learners.
September 16, 2018
Listen up whichever one of you lowlife bastards told those Bernie-loving clowns at ŷ that YOUR TIRELESS LEADER is a parody, cause I’m not kiddin� around here, I mean do you have any idea who the fuck I am? I’m President of this whole lousy country whether you like it or not. LOOK IT UP! I never heard that word parody before in my whole life till it popped up here, so I got hold of this book just to see what it meant. Chucked it right through the friggin� window when I found out! I got too much going on right now to mess around with some prankster who’s runnin� around calling my ŷ fake news, I got that turncoat Paulie Manafort out there spilling his rotten guts, I mean you ever seen a picture of that mutant, he looks like he’s got no upper lip! I’m up to my ears in traitors! I tell ya it’s just too much, I’m only here because my LOYAL fans love hearing what I got to say about all this great literature I’ve been reading. The feedback has been terrific, I mean just tremendous, number one ŷ page in the world. Now they’re calling me a parody just cause some punk decides to go telling tales. Bet you think you’re real funny! You’ll be laughing in prison just as soon as I bash all the other rats I gotta juggle right now. Get a life, virgin!
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October 23, 2022I just missed my pocketbook dictionary. The cover with plastic got so damaged and pages ripped too, carried it anywhere. Apart from reading bible stories in a children book's format which I'll try hard to find later, nothing more influential than this when it came to shaping up my reading comprehension
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April 24, 2016(2004). The merriam webster dictionary. Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster Inc.
Citation: Tiffany Morgan
Call Number: Ref 423
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Content/Scope: Every reference section needs an updated copy of a dictionary. This paperback dictionary is
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Webster is an authoritative name when it comes to definitions. Anything that has been published by Webster is an accurate resource.
Arrangement/Presentation: The Dictionary is paperback and contains over 75,000 definitions.
There are also tables and charts in a another section.
Accessibility/Diversity: It is a quick reference guide to find the meaning of words and/or pronunciations.
Relation: This would be great for middle and high school students who are doing research, writing papers, or applying for scholarships. It would be applicable to any students taking courses.
Cost: $6.99
Professional Review:
For more than 150 years, in print and now online, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading and most-trusted provider of language information.
All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America, and one of the largest in the world.
Retrieved From:
Citation: Tiffany Morgan
Call Number: Ref 423
Type of Reference: Dictionary
Content/Scope: Every reference section needs an updated copy of a dictionary. This paperback dictionary is
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Webster is an authoritative name when it comes to definitions. Anything that has been published by Webster is an accurate resource.
Arrangement/Presentation: The Dictionary is paperback and contains over 75,000 definitions.
There are also tables and charts in a another section.
Accessibility/Diversity: It is a quick reference guide to find the meaning of words and/or pronunciations.
Relation: This would be great for middle and high school students who are doing research, writing papers, or applying for scholarships. It would be applicable to any students taking courses.
Cost: $6.99
Professional Review:
For more than 150 years, in print and now online, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading and most-trusted provider of language information.
All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America, and one of the largest in the world.
Retrieved From:
January 25, 2015
I am a linguist by education. I love words. I also believe they contain extraordinary energy so I study them in a variety of ways to understand their full impact. No place better than Merriam-Webster's to do this. Like the word 'hedonistic'. We use that so negatively. Why? I looked it up and, well, call me a hedonist of the highest order. Pleasure in life? YOU Bet!
September 22, 2019
It's standing the test of time. I've had it since I was a kid. I tried buying a newer dictionary--Oxford--and quickly discovered how consistently I couldn't find a word in that book but it was in this one. So I continue to read with my chosen book in my hands and this dictionary (if I'm away from the computer, which I do intentionally) sitting next to me.
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March 8, 2017it had a lot of words in it, A LOT. it was in alfebitical order. it was interesting too. it was boring too.
i learned what meride means. It was fun. I learned what a waffle acually is. its a pastery.
I LOVED IT. It was fun. i would reccomend it. I learned a lot
i learned what meride means. It was fun. I learned what a waffle acually is. its a pastery.
I LOVED IT. It was fun. i would reccomend it. I learned a lot
December 28, 2024
This book sure has a way with words 🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂
April 20, 2015
(2004). The merriam webster dictionary. Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster Inc.
Citation by: Chris Scherer
Call number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: A dictionary targeted at high school age students and up. It contains over 2,000 new words and is based on the Merrriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. It can be used for defining words, pronunciation, and part of speech.
Accuracy/Authority: Merriam-Webster is the leader in defining words. They have been publishing dictionaries since 1831.
Arrangement/Presentation: Words are arranged in alphabetical order. broken into syllables and followed by a pronunciation key. Each word has a part or parts of speech and a definition(s) following.
Relation to other works: This dictionary is arranged like most other dictionaries and contains many of the same words, but Merriam-Webster is the leading authority.
Accessibility/Diversity: It contains words used in the English language today. It is very easy to use if the user knows the alphabet and how to alphabetize items.
Cost: $6.99
Professional Review:
(2004). The merriam webster dictionary. Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster Inc.
Citation by: Chris Scherer
Call number: Ref 423
Content/Scope: A dictionary targeted at high school age students and up. It contains over 2,000 new words and is based on the Merrriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. It can be used for defining words, pronunciation, and part of speech.
Accuracy/Authority: Merriam-Webster is the leader in defining words. They have been publishing dictionaries since 1831.
Arrangement/Presentation: Words are arranged in alphabetical order. broken into syllables and followed by a pronunciation key. Each word has a part or parts of speech and a definition(s) following.
Relation to other works: This dictionary is arranged like most other dictionaries and contains many of the same words, but Merriam-Webster is the leading authority.
Accessibility/Diversity: It contains words used in the English language today. It is very easy to use if the user knows the alphabet and how to alphabetize items.
Cost: $6.99
Professional Review:
(2004). The merriam webster dictionary. Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster Inc.
February 4, 2011
Picked up another today at the Emerson College Barnes & Noble. This is my third copy of this exact volume/edition. The binding can't keep up with me, lol. I'll try to be less vigorous with this one :p
September 25, 2018
I usually used this dictionary for writing college papers. Good for a quick reference. The section with lists (nations of the world, city populations, etc.) seem better suited for an encyclopedia than a dictionary.
February 6, 2008
BEST DICTIONARY EVER.
April 23, 2008
How do you review a dictionary? It has words in it, and after each one it has a definition. Nice job.
July 24, 2012
A must have for any and every student of the English language.
October 15, 2020
I`m using it on my phone.It`s a best dictionary that I have ever used.
September 26, 2021
A very wordy but informative text. A drier read I’ve never read. Although I finished the book, I’m sure I’ll need to return to it from time to time.
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