Thesaurus results for LEXICON

lexicon

noun

ˈlek-sə-ˌkän

Definition of lexicon

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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

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Recent Examples of lexicon As Germany’s driver Erik Kosegarten-Heil builds up to another weekend of competition on home waters this weekend, he is reminded of the drama from last August, when the moniker ‘Crashnitz’ entered the SailGP lexicon. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The 1973 Academy Awards Decades before crop tops entered the lexicon, Cher wore a version of one to the 1973 Oscars. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 The woman had been on etap, a word in the Russian prison lexicon which refers to the convoluted transfer process between detention centers. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 The word was not, however, part of the official lexicon of public health. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lexicon

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dictionary

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From burritos to dictionaries, brands are already comparing a slew of foldable items to the new iPhone Duo.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
That dictionary someone gave Joe for his big day might have gathered dust on his shelves back in Highgate for a week or so.

— Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026