Merriam-Webster Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster

The definitive guide to modern English usage.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Dictionaries, Language, Writing, Education, Linguistics

Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Kelsey (munnyreads)]

Honestly 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.

[Marvin]

Tried reading it from cover and cover. Couldn't do it. The plot kept changing.

[Eric Bove]

There were so many words in here that I had to look up. It was ridiculous.

[Ckeyn]

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.

[Isabella ♉️]

Cried a lot actually

[Rob B]

--"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

[David]

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.

[Marko]

The most original book that exists and every other book just steals from this one.

[Mita]

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.

[Everett]

What 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.

[Nicole]

Best book I've ever read! 26 chapters of excellence!

[Christopher]

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.

[Clare O'Beara]

I won this in a three-book set as part of a writing competition.

[Chris M.]

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.

[Leah Markum]

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.

[Henri]

The storyline was terrible but I found that the vocabulary was very good. It was very suspenseful, though a little long.

[Steve Bolduc]

An amazing tool for the English learners.

[Donald Trump (Parody)]

Listen up whichever one of you lowlife bastards told those Bernie-loving clowns at Goodreads 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 Goodreads 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 Goodreads 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!

[Nate Light]

I 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

[Alan Nguyen]

this went 0 for like 20 on words i needed to know. dj khaled what does he even do?

[Jahnek Rai]

Insane banger. Timeless classic. Nothing else to say!

[Tiffany Morgan]

(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.
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[Vivian Probst]

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!

[Mason Haymore]

it 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

[Happy Super Derek]

This book sure has a way with words 🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[Chris Scherer]

(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.

[DW]

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

[Jimmy]

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.

[R.]

BEST DICTIONARY EVER.

[Peter]

How do you review a dictionary? It has words in it, and after each one it has a definition. Nice job.