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Often a word, or sense of a word, will be followed by a usage label (written in italics). These labels are designed to give the user of the dictionary some additional information about the word. Here is a list of our usage labels, and what each one means. Obsolete: this means that there no evidence of a word’s use since 1755.
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Webster: [biographical name] Daniel 1782–1852 American statesman and orator.
The most popular dictionary and thesaurus for learners of English. Meanings and definitions of words with pronunciations and translations.
Blossom is a word game in which you use seven letters to make only 12 words. Longer words score better, and bonus letters and pangrams earn extra points.
Noah Webster's famous dictionary, published on this day in 1828, shaped what we now consider American spelling. But ultimately, the choice of which spellings to adopt is made in the most democratic way possible: by public use and acceptance. In 1828, the United States was still a new and fragile country—far from a world power.
Student Dictionary for Kids. Search an online dictionary written specifically for young students. Kid-friendly meanings from the reference experts at Merriam-Webster help students build and master vocabulary.
