Merriam-Webster’s School Dictionary

Author: Merriam-Webster

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"Provides definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, part of speech designations, and other appropriate information. Intended for use by students in grades nine to eleven"--

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"Provides definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, part of speech designations, and other appropriate information. Intended for use by students in grades nine to eleven"--

Description

This newly revised dictionary for high school students is a great study aid for building vocabulary and preparing for college-level reading. Designed especially for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up.

More than 110,000 definitions help students communicate effectively
28,000 usage examples expand understanding
Over 200 new words and senses include athleisure, chatbot, escape room, greenwash, livestream, open-source, and smishing
Nearly 1,000 carefully drawn illustrations clarify meanings
More than 500 synonym paragraphs and 200 word history paragraphs
Special sections contain abbreviations, biographical and geographical names, signs and symbols, and a Handbook of Style

Merriam-Webster's School Dictionary is an excellent resource for students preparing for college-level reading or studying for the SAT or other standardized tests. It is the perfect companion to Merriam-Webster's School Thesaurus.

About the Author

For over 180 years, Merriam-Webster has been America's leading provider of language information. Each month, our award-winning websites, apps, and social media channels offer guidance to tens of millions of visitors. All Merriam-Webster products and services are backed by the largest team of professional dictionary editors and writers in America.