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  • THE TWELFTH EDITIONAmerica's Most Trusted Dictionary, Now More Comprehensive Than Ever Over 5,000 new words Fascinating word lists and histories, expert usage guidance, and more Expanded entries for the top 500 most frequently looked-up words More than 20,000 additional usage examples, including 10,000 new quotations More readable and visually appealing than ever before New words include: cold brew, farm-to-table, parklet, heat dome, rizz, gaslighting, telework, doggo The official dictionary of the Associated Press Stylebook For generations, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has been an essential reference source.
  • Author(s): Merriam-Webster
  • 1856 Pages
  • Reference, Dictionaries

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"A general dictionary of the English language providing meanings, spellings, pronunciations, inflections, first-recorded use dates, and etymologies of words. Includes coverage of idioms, guidance on grammar and usage, and examples of use, including quotations. Illustrated throughout. Tables, expository paragraphs, and curated lists appear at select entries"-- Provided by publisher.



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THE TWELFTH EDITION
America's Most Trusted Dictionary, Now More Comprehensive Than Ever

  • Over 5,000 new words
  • Fascinating word lists and histories, expert usage guidance, and more
  • Expanded entries for the top 500 most frequently looked-up words
  • More than 20,000 additional usage examples, including 10,000 new quotations
  • More readable and visually appealing than ever before
  • New words include: cold brew, farm-to-table, parklet, heat dome, rizz, gaslighting, telework, doggo
  • The official dictionary of the Associated Press Stylebook

For generations, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary has been an essential reference source. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and redesigned to be even more useful and engaging for students, professionals, and everyone who loves words.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.4 Inches (H) x 7.6 Inches (W) x 2.2 Inches (D)
Weight: 4.85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 1856
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: Dictionaries
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
Format: Hardcover
Author: Merriam-Webster
Language: English
Street Date: November 18, 2025
TCIN: 1006342841
UPC: 9780877794066
Item Number (DPCI): 247-50-5554
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 4.85 pounds
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Very nicely made. Quality cover and it’s what you would expect from Mirriam Webster.
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