wordbooks

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

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  • For the first time in 20 years, the company that publishes reference books and is mostly known for its dictionaries, is releasing a brand new edition of its iconic Collegiate Dictionary.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Anyway, in numerous cases in this volume, being aware of dictionaries in other languages has left a mark on lexicographers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Wordbooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wordbooks. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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