Plural of dictionary
regular plural
The plural of dictionary is dictionaries.
Forms of dictionary
| Singular | dictionary /ˈdɪk.ʃə.nə.ɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | dictionaries |
| Countable | countable |
Dictionaries in a sentence
- Samuel Johnson compiled one of the most influential dictionaries of the English language.From the entry compile
- Some dictionaries list hyphenated words as though they contained no punctuation.From the entry hyphenated
- Entries in English dictionaries aim to reflect common usage.From the entry reflect
- The OED is the gold standard for English dictionaries.From the entry gold standard
- Will online dictionaries ever supplant paper dictionaries?From the entry supplant
Meaning of dictionary
- noun A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each term's meanings or senses, often also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information.
- noun A synchronic dictionary of a standardised language held to only contain words that are properly part of the language.
- noun A reference work on a particular subject or activity in which the entries are arranged alphabetically; an alphabetical encyclopedia.
Questions about the plural of dictionary
- What is the plural of dictionary?
- The plural of dictionary is dictionaries.
- Is dictionary countable?
- Dictionary is a countable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: dictionary (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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