Best English Dictionaries & Thesauruses Books
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1. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition, Jacketed Hardcover, Indexed, 2020 Copyright
Author: by Merriam-Webster
0877798095
MERRIAM-WEBSTER INC
English
Newly revised and updated with a 2020 copyright, this best-selling dictionary defines the current and active vocabulary of American English and is updated on an ongoing basis. It features 225,000 definitions and 42,000 usage examples to help with understanding. It can be a wonderful tool to help with homeschooling and remote learning and can be used in Texas STAAR testing classrooms.
This new update includes new words and meanings from a variety of fields including technology, entertainment, health, science, and society. Special sections include A Handbook of Style, Foreign Words and Phrases, Biographical Names, and Geographical Names. The jacketed, indexed, hardcover includes an electronic version of the dictionary and a free one-year online subscription.
Please remember the sister title to this bestseller is Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Thesaurus, 2019 copyright.
2. Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary, Newest Edition
Author: by Merriam-Webster
Nekoosa
English
416 pages
This little jewel of a dictionary is a perfect size for quick, on-the-go language reference. It offers 40,000 entries with clear, concise definitions. This dictionary can be a handy tool to help with homeschooling and remote learning and can be used in Texas STAAR testing classrooms.
It includes variant spellings, pronunciations, and a list of abbreviations. With dimensions of 3 1/2″ wide and 5 3/4″ high, this flexi paperback fits almost any pocket.
3. American Dictionary of the English Language (1828 Facsimile Edition)
Author: by Noah Webster
English
091249803X
978-0912498034
This 1828 facsimile reprint of the first American Dictionary documents the quality of Biblical education which raised up American statesmen capable of forming our Constitutional Republic. Webster traced roots in twenty-six languages, and gives examples from classical literature and the Bible.
Comprehensive introductions are presented for language and grammar. It has been described by one Christian scholar as “the greatest reprint of the twentieth century.” The added biography by Rosalie Slater, “Noah Webster, Founding Father of American Scholarship and Education,” describes his contribution to many fields and records his conversion to Christ.
4. A Dictionary Of Color Combinations (English and Japanese Edition)
Author: by Various
Seigensha
English, Japanese
256 pages
Sanzo Wada (1883-1967) was an artist, teacher, costume and kimono designer during a turbulent time in avant-garde Japanese art and cinema. Wada was ahead of his time in developing traditional and Western influenced colour combinations, helping to lay the foundations for contemporary colour research.
Based on his original 6-volume work from the 1930s, this book offers 348 color combinations, as attractive and sensuous as the books own design.
5. The Complete Rhyming Dictionary: Including The Poet's Craft Book
Author: by Clement Wood
Dell
English
720 pages
The essential handbook for songwriters, poets, students, teachers, speechmakers, and members of the performing artsThis simple-to-use, exceptionally complete reference work has been updated, expanded and redesigned to meet the needs of today’s most demanding wordsmiths. Included here are: Over 10,000 new entriesover 60,000 in all More rhymes than any other book Sight, vowel, consonant, and one-, two-, and three-syllable rhymes Proper names, slang, and scientific words Guide to techniques and forms of poetry
6. Webster's New Explorer Large Print Dictionary, Third Edition, Newest Edition
Author: by Merriam-Webster
Federal Street Press
English
784 pages
An Affordable Large Print Hardcover Resource with more than 40,000 easy-to-read, large type entries. This dictionary is an excellent resource for people of any age who require or prefer large print. And it is an effective reference for home schooling or distant learning.
Developed in conjunction with the National Association for Visually Handicapped, the pioneer and standard-setting agency for large print publications. Written with clear, concise definitions this dictionary covers the core vocabulary of the English language. Includes a fascinating and timely new introductory section on how new words are entered into the dictionary.
This dictionary has earned the seal of approval of the National Association for Visually Handicapped. Hardcover, 40,000 easy-to-read, large type entries, 784 pages. Created in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster, America’s leading provider of language information.
7. New Oxford American Dictionary 3rd Edition
Author: by Angus Stevenson
Oxford University Press
English
2096 pages
As Oxford’s flagship American dictionary, the New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country. With more than 350,000 words, phrases, and senses, hundreds of explanatory notes, and more than a thousand illustrations, this dictionary provides the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of American English available.
The dictionary draws on the two-billion-word Oxford English Corpus and the unrivaled citation files of the world-renowned Oxford English Dictionary to provide the most accurate and richly descriptive picture of American English ever offered in any dictionary. The Third Edition offers a thoroughly updated text, with revisions throughout and approximately 2,000 new words, phrases, and meanings.
Many new words relate to fast-moving areas such as computing, technology, current affairs, and ecology, while others have recently entered the popular lexicon. Usage notes have been updated in light of the most recent Corpus evidence, and a completely new in-text feature on Word Trends charts usage for rapidly changing words and phrases such as carbon, mobile, or tweet.
8. The Great Book of American Idioms: A Dictionary of American Idioms, Sayings, Expressions & Phrases
Author: by Lingo Mastery
Published at: Independently published (October 13, 2019)
ISBN: 978-1699654316
Do you feel that it’s like pulling teeth when you want to learn new sayings? Would you like to be able to discover new American idioms and phrases that will make communication a piece of cake? Sure, you can learn English with a language course or a textbook just fine, and climb up the ranks in terms of your grasp of the language but are you sure you can talk like a native?
For starters, many expressions used by fluent speakers of English can’t exactly be learned in a book, and it can be frustrating to realize that your formal learning hasn’t been enough to teach you the way people talk in real life.
Sometimes, it’s all about having the right tools at your disposal and this is where The Great Book of American Idioms comes in! Written to act as a powerful addition to your other English-learning resources, this book will allow you to:Discover over 1300 different idioms and sayings, covering hundreds of different subjectsLearn the correct definition and usage of each expression, ensuring that you know exactly when you can say them out loud during a conversationVisualize examples of the sayings in common conversations, helping you understand their contextTake advantage of important tips we provide you in the introduction and conclusion of the book, so that you can boost your learning and get a much better understanding of the English language.
9. The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
Author: by C.T. Onions
English
1042 pages
0198611129
This comprehensive dictionary by one of our century’s greatest language scholars provides a clear and brief account of the origins, history, and sense-development of more than 38,000 words.
10. Merriam-Webster's Pocket Spanish-English Dictionary, Newest Edition, (Flexible Paperback) (Pocket Reference Library) (English and Spanish Edition)
Author: by Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster
English, Spanish
448 pages
The Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Spanish-English Dictionary is a compact guide to essential Spanish and English vocabulary. It’s 45,000 entries include English pronunciations given in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It gives users a bidirectional structure: English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
It can be a wonderful tool for homeschoolers and remote learners. Special sections include Conjugation of Spanish Verbs, Common Spanish Abbreviations, Irregular English Verbs, and English and Spanish Numbers.Includes 448 pages.Measures 2.5″ x 5. 375″. Flexi paperback binding.
11. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition: Fiftieth Anniversary Printing
Author: by Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries
Mariner Books
English
2112 pages
A major revision of the Fifth Edition of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, the premier resource about words for people who seek to know more and find fresh perspectives. This new printing, which marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the original American Heritage Dictionary, presents the most up-to-date research about the words in our language in an accessible and elegant design, featuring thousands of revisions, including more than 150 new words and senses.
This is the fiftieth anniversary printing of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. This beloved dictionary has become the premier resource for anyone who wants to know precisely what words mean, where they come from, and how to use them effectively.
It is renowned for presenting accurate and comprehensible definitions, etymologies based on the latest research, and authoritative usage guidance from the celebrated American Heritage Usage Panel. The fifth edition of the dictionary, published in 2011, included 10,000 new words and senses, as well as 4,000 new full-color images.
12. The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon
Author: by Francis Brown
Hendrickson Publishers
English
1216 pages
A trio of eminent Old Testament scholars-Francis Brown, R. Driver, and Charles Briggs-spent over twenty years researching, writing, and preparing “The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon.” Since it first appeared in the early part of the twentieth century, BDB has been considered the finest and most comprehensive Hebrew lexicon available to the English-speaking student.
Based upon the classic work of Wilhelm Gesenius, the “father of modern Hebrew lexicography,” BDB gives not only dictionary definitions for each word, but relates each word to its Old Testament usage and categorizes its nuances of meaning. BDB’s exhaustive coverage of Old Testament Hebrew words, as well as its unparalleled usage of cognate languages and the wealth of background sources consulted and quoted, render BDB and invaluable resource for all students of the Bible.
13. The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases
Author: by Chloe O. Davis
Clarkson Potter
English
336 pages
A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community’s contributions to the English language-an intersectional, inclusive, playfully illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms and fabulous phrases created by and for queer culture. Do you know where “yaaaas queen!” comes from? Do you know the difference between a bear and a wolf?
Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for? The Queens’ English is a comprehensive guide to modern gay slang, queer theory terms, and playful colloquialisms that define and celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. This modern dictionary provides an in-depth look at queer language, from terms influenced by celebrated lesbian poet Sappho and from New York’s underground queer ball culture in the 1980s to today’s celebration of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
The glossary of terms is supported by full-color illustrations and photography throughout, as well as real-life usage examples for those who don’t quite know how to use “kiki,” “polysexual,” or “transmasculine” in a sentence. A series of educational lessons highlight key people and events that shaped queer language; readers will learn the linguistic importance of pronouns, gender identity, Stonewall, the Harlem Renaissance, and more.
14. Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
Author: by Philip Babcock Gove
English
2662 pages
0877792011
The largest, most comprehensive American dictionary available in print!With 2,816 pages. It offers 476,000 entries, including an expanded and updated Addenda Section of new words and meanings. It can be a wonderful tool to help with homeschooling and remote learning. It gives you 3,000 illustrations and 140,000 etymologies.
And it comes with a complimentary one-year subscription to Merriam-WebsterUnabridged.Com
15. The Oxford English Dictionary, Volume 1-20, (20 Volume Set)
Author: by John Simpson
Clarendon Press
English
21728 pages
Eighty years ago, the “greatest work in dictionary-making ever undertaken” was completed. And with its enormous range, unparalleled historical depth, detailed etymologies, and inexhaustible supply of illustrative quotations, it has enriched the lives of writers, readers, and word-lovers of allstripes ever since.
Begun in 1857, published in ten volumes in 1928, subsequently revised and expanded to 20 volumes in 1989, and now adopted to the electronic age, the OED has become the most venerated and most beloved English-language reference ever compiled. The key feature of the OED, of course, is its unique historical focus.
Accompanying each definition is a chronologically arranged group of quotations that illustrate the evolution of meaning from the word’s first recorded usage and show the contexts in which it can be used. The quotations aredrawn from a huge variety of sources-literary, scholarly, technical, popular-and represent authors as disparate as Geoffrey Chaucer and Erica Jong, William Shakespeare and Raymond Chandler, Charles Darwin and John Le Carre.In all, nearly 2.
16. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know
Author: by E. D. Hirsch
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
English
672 pages
In this fast-paced information age, how can Americans know what’s really important and what’s just a passing fashion? Now more than ever, we need a source that concisely sums up the knowledge that matters to Americans – the people, places, ideas, and events that shape our cultural conversation.
With more than six thousand entries,The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy is that invaluable source. Wireless technology.Gene therapy.NAFTA. In addition to the thousands of terms described in the original Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, here are more than five hundred new entries to bring Americans’ bank of essential knowledge up to date.
The original entries have been fully revised to reflect recent changes in world history and politics, American literature, and, especially, science and technology. Cultural icons that have stood the test of time (Odysseus, Leaves of Grass, Cleopatra, the Taj Mahal, D-Day) appear alongside entries on such varied concerns as cryptography, the digital divide, the European Union, Kwanzaa, pheromones, SPAM, Type A and Type B personalities, Web browsers, and much, much more.
