Synonyms of lexicon

lexicon

noun

ˈlek-sə-ˌkän 

as in dictionary

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

an avid word enthusiast who is compiling a lexicon of archaic and unusual words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dictionary
• vocabulary
• glossary
• thesaurus
• wordbook
• nomenclator
• gloss

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lexicon

The most famous example of that dissent was the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011, which put the phrase the 1 percent into the lexicon, highlighting the extent of the wealth gap in the United States. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

Long before ChatGPT and Claude entered the global lexicon, there had been a steadystream of warnings about the dangers of artificial intelligence. — Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026

After Gerald’s Game (2017), Doctor Sleep (2019), and The Life of Chuck (2024) — and with The Mist on the way — there’s something enticing about Flanagan taking his cumulative knowledge of the author’s lexicon to revisit King’s very first novel. — Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

By the first week of September, TikTok users were turning Kirk’s name into a growing lexicon of wordplay. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026