Merriam Webster

全書包含35,000個單字與片語，新增110個新詞，並以3,000幅彩色插圖與清晰圖表提升理解力。字典內文設有色彩分明的字母索引，翻閱簡單；每個詞條皆提供定義、拼字提示與例句，協助孩子在寫作與口語表達上更準確。新版特別更新世界地圖、國旗與相關資訊，適合搭配課堂作業或自學使用，是一部兼顧內容廣度與學習樂趣的工具書。亮點：收錄35,000詞條，含新詞更新3,000張全彩插圖，圖文並茂提供拼字、標點與例句說明參考資料區含最新地圖與資訊ABOUT MERRIAM-WEBSTER CHILDREN’S DICTIONARY, NEW EDITIONWith more than 35,000 words–including 110 new words–and 3,000 full-color illustrations specially created by DK’s celebrated design team and Merriam-Webster’s renowned language experts.Updated for 2019, 20 years after it was first published, DK’s Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary remains a must-have project companion for use at home and in school. This book combines color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet with modern photography and crystal-clear diagrams to enhance the learning experience.Entries include a clear definition, notes on spelling and punctuation, and examples on how to use the word in a sentence. In the reference section, maps have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders,

A revised and updated edition of the best-selling dictionary covering core vocabulary with over a hundred new entries and senses. More than 75,000 definitions and 8,000 usage examples aid understanding--and cover the words you need today. Includes pronunciations, word origins, and synonym lists. Features useful tables and special sections on Foreign Words & Phrases and Geographical Names. New words include: athleisure, coronavirus, escape room, First Gentleman, herd immunity, hygge, on-brand, outro, patient zero, petrichor, PPE, Telehealth, unmute, UX, and YouTuber.

An all new edition of this authoritative dictionary covering core vocabulary of everyday life. Copyright 2019.New words added from a variety of fields. New words include: agender, bcc, bestic, cloud c

Concise definitions of words and phrases in common use are supplemented with brief etymologies

Offers eighty thousand entries highlighting Latin American Spanish, tables of regular and irregular verbs, and sections on numbers and common abbreviations.

This all-new edition of the essential dectionary for young students includes more than 36,000 entries with expanded definitions, usage examples, and nearly 1,300 quotes from classic and contemporary c

A helpful resource for ScrabbleR fans lists brief definitions for the thousands of words allowed to be used in the game of ScrabbleR and includes more than one thousand special, illustrated entries.

Designed especially for the needs of the middle-grade and junior high students, this revised dictionary contains 70,000 entries, more than 1,000 revised illustrations, abundant word history paragraphs

Product DescriptionA completely revised and updated edition of this best-selling language reference is now available. Covers the core vocabulary of everyday life with over 75,000 clear, concise defini

美國最受信賴的詞典 - Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary在數位資源唾手可得的時代，紙本詞典市場面臨前所未有的挑戰。然而，作為美國英語詞典的龍頭，超過 190 年歷史的 Merriam-Webster公司，仍不惜重資，印行新版。是自2003年以來的全新改版，網路時代產生了數以千計的新詞，20多年來許多常見字詞也產生全新的意思與用法。這是一本兼具傳統深度與現代廣度的工具書，旨在為數位時代的讀者提供最精確、最具權威性的語言指引。幾個世代以來，Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary是美國大學、專業人士、出版社編輯最倚賴的權威詞典。此最新版於2025年11月正式推出，是 Merriam-Webster 公司在全面進入數位化時代後，展現其持續致力於紙本工具書出版的里程碑。經過全面的更新與重新設計，更加實用、引人入勝，適合學生、專業人士，以及所有熱愛文字的人。本書特色•與時俱進的語言紀錄 (5,000+ 新詞收錄)：精選收錄超過 5,000 個反映現代生活與科技潮流的新詞彙。新字收錄如下:科技趨勢： teraflop (每秒一兆次浮點運算)、dumbphone (功能型手機/老人機)、vape (電子煙)。生活新知： petrichor (初雨味)、fentanyl (芬太尼)、COVID toes (新冠趾)、long COVID (長新冠)。rizz (魅力/吸引力)、gaslighting (煤氣燈效應)、doggo (汪星人)、farm-to-table (產地直送)、cold brew (冷萃咖啡)。•權威詳盡的語用範例 (20,000+ 用法擴充)：新增超過 20,000 個用法範例，其中包含 10,000 條全新引文 (quotations)，幫助讀者掌握詞彙在語境中的精確用法，體現 MW 兼顧傳統權威與創新前瞻的編纂理念。•學術價值：具備清晰釋義、標準發音指南、詳盡的詞源追溯 (Etymology)，並特別標示詞彙「第一次出現的年代」。其嚴謹的學術規格，使其成為雙語學習者、專業翻譯工作者、編輯及研究人員不可或缺的案頭工具。•全新單元：引入精選詞彙表（如「1990 年代的詞彙」和「常被遺忘名稱的事物」）、擴充的用法指南以及迷人的詞源故事（例如 calculate 源自拉丁語的「鵝卵

A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7.This beginner's dictionary introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating illustrations by beloved children's illustrator, Ruth Heller. With this indispensable learning tool, children will have fun discovering more about words, their meanings, and how to spell them.*Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, and homographs and homophones*Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts all about words make learning fun*References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration*Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context Discover a world of information in this engaging, full-color dictionary for children!專為 K-2 年級、5-7 歲兒童編寫的獨特詞彙寶庫。這本初學者字典透過深

全書收錄超過67,000個單字與片語，並新增「chatbot」「cryptocurrency」「escape room」等250個新詞與新義，貼近時代脈動。內容包含23,000個例句與1,000幅插圖，幫助讀者在語境中掌握正確用法。另有同義詞解析、字源說明，以及正式與非正式用語標示，協助學生在閱讀與寫作中選字更精確。本書還特別增補「經典神話與傳說人物」專區，適合文學與文化學習延伸。它不僅是查字工具，更是中學生語文學習的可靠幫手。亮點：收錄67,000詞條，增補新詞豐富例句與插圖，易於理解提供字源、同義詞與用語標示增設神話與傳說人物專區An update of the best-selling dictionary written especially for middle school students. This essential resource for grades 6-8, ages 11-14 is a great study aid for students building vocabulary and engaging with more complex text as they prepare for high school.Discover the meanings of over 67,000 words and phrases. 250 newly added words and senses across a variety of fields include chatbot, cryptocurrency, escape room, greenwash, Juneteenth, metaverse, sus, yeet, and zedonk.Nearly 23,000 usage examples and more than 1,000 carefully drawn illustrations clarify and expand understanding. Abundant word history and synonym paragraphs help students build vocabulary and improve reading and writing skills. New formal and informa

Newly Revised & Updated! For students grades 6 -8, ages 11-14. Revised and updated edition of the best-selling dictionary written especially for middle school students. Features nearly 70,000 entr

This dictionary is a newly revised and updated edition of Merriam-Webster's authoritative High School Dictionary written for students Grades 9-11, ages 14 & up.With more than 100,000 definitions a

Concise definitions pinpoint the meaning shared by synonymsIncludes usage examples for each of its synonyms at its own entryAlphabetical lists may also include related words, idiomatic phrases, near a

Provides more than 154,000 alphabetically-arranged synonyms and antonyms.

A revised middle school dictionary features new words, example sentences, illustrations, and feature notes that offer information on usage, word history, synonyms, and science terms.

A revised and updated edition of a thesaurus designed specifically for middle-grade students features an easy-to-use, alphabetical layout that provides more than 150,000 word and phrase choices as wel

The tool of first resort for a new generation of poets and lyricists. Fully revised Second Edition adds more than 16,000 new rhyming words for a total of more than 71,000 entries. Includes brand names

Developed in conjunction with the National Association for the Visually Handicapped, offers forty thousand entries with definitions, pronunciation guides, and usage labels to clarify word function.

An easy-to-use, alphabetical guide for creating rhymes. Features 67,000 words with rhyming sounds arranged alphabetically and by number of syllables.

"New title! A compact compendium desugned for 3-ring binders. More than 85,000 words. Includes synonyms, related words, and antonyms."

"A new edition of America's best-selling dictionary! This laminated, plain-edged version features more than 225,000 clear and precise definitions, 700 illustrations, and more than 10,000 new words and meanings. Special sections include a Handbook of Style."\\

A quick-reference geographical guide that puts the world at your fingertips. An up-to-date look at political boundaries and physical features. Information for understanding a world in transition. Ful

"A compact word resource conveniently designed for 3-ring binders. 40,000 entries for widely used words. Concise, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations. Brief punctuation guide."