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wordbook

wordbook

4.8
A book that lists words and their meanings
  • noun
  • /ˈwɜːrdˌbʊk/
translation icon : diccionario
  • The early English wordbook included not only definitions but also pronunciation guides.

Examples

  • Have you seen my wordbook?

  • Each student in the class was given a wordbook to build their vocabulary.

  • He found the unfamiliar term in a dusty old wordbook on the shelf.

  • I bought a new wordbook yesterday.

  • A good wordbook can help students expand their vocabulary and improve their language skills.

  • Many travelers keep a small wordbook handy to learn essential phrases in foreign countries.

  • This wordbook includes definitions, example sentences, and even illustrations to clarify meanings.

Synonyms

dictionary
vswordbook
165 1.0

A book or website that lists words and shows their meanings

is a simpler list of words often giving meanings but fewer details
Webster
vswordbook
34 4.0

A dictionary that shows word meanings and spellings

is the broad term for a word list, not tied to any publisher
thesaurus
vswordbook
20 3.9

A book that lists words with similar meanings, for example happy and joyful

is a word list focused on definitions rather than grouping by meaning
glossary
vswordbook
9 4.4

A list of important words in a book with short explanations

is broader, applying to general word lists across many subjects
lexicon
vswordbook
4 6.6

A book or database that lists words and their meanings

is a general list of words that may omit origins or extra information
vocabulist
vswordbook
  • Archaic
9.9

An old book that lists words and their meanings

is the modern, neutral term for a list of words with meanings
wordfinder
vswordbook
6.2

A book or website that helps you find a word you cannot remember

is a general reference list rather than a dedicated search tool
word finder
vswordbook
5.6

A book or tool that helps you find a word you cannot remember

is more like a plain vocabulary list, not specifically a locator tool
thesaury
vswordbook
  • Archaic
9.9

An old book that lists words with similar meanings

is the common modern term for a list of words used generally

How Comprehensive

wordbook
4.8
dictionary
165 1.0
glossary
9 4.4

Surface Forms

wordbook singular
wordbooks plural

Morphology

wordbook = word + book (transparent) = word + book

The meaning 'a book of words' is directly and predictably derived from the components 'word' + 'book'.

Etymology

Wordbook is a simple compound of word and book, literally a 'book of words'. Think of it like a notebook but for vocabulary, so it is another name for a dictionary or a vocabulary book.