Publisher's Synopsis
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.
