Synonyms of dictionary

dictionary

noun

ˈdik-shə-ˌner-ē 

as in lexicon

a reference book giving information about the meanings, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order

try to develop the habit of going to the dictionary whenever you encounter an unfamiliar word

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lexicon
• vocabulary
• glossary
• thesaurus
• wordbook
• nomenclator
• gloss

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dictionary

In a small, leatherbound English-Greek and Greek-English dictionary was a photo of his parents walking by the seashore in Loutraki, a place not far from Corinth, known for its therapeutic, healing springs. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Christmas hams, party cocktails, elegant layer cakes, and cookout classics fill the dictionaries of Southern family recipes, but one of my favorites is a simple vinaigrette from my grandmother. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Adopt a sensitive data detection platform that’s access-control-aware and lineage-savvy and extend it with custom dictionaries and RegEx patterns. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The dictionary's selection came, in part, from fans' reactions to Swift and Kelce's engagement. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 23 June 2026