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wordbook

noun

ˈwərd-ˌbu̇k

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a reference book giving information about the meanings, pronunciations, uses, and origins of words listed in alphabetical order a wordbook of nautical slang

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Consulting an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic dictionary and images representing ancient Egyptian gods did not turn up any obvious matches.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Several dictionaries also partake in the annual tradition of choosing a single word to represent the cultural moment.

— New York Times, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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This framing of prenup-as-financial-premarital-therapy is mirrored in how young couples speak about the process itself, often directly borrowing from the lexicon of therapy.

— Grace Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
In the official lexicon of the state, political prisoners do not exist.

— Abdelrahman ElGendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

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