Reference Desk


 

Dictionaries and Thesauri


  • Merriam-Webster - Popular dictionary and thesaurus, now available online. Offers both free services and services that require a membership.
  • Your Dictionary - Offers dictionaries in different languages, subject related glossaries and a variety of language-related resources.
  • Cambridge International Dictionaries - Dictionaries for people learning English all around the world.
  • Roget's Thesauri - Containing 35,000 synonyms in an easy-to-use format, this thesaurus features succinct word definitions and an innovative hyperlinked category index.
  • Dictionary.com - Search their online dictionary and thesaurus quickly and effectively. Definition provided includes audio pronunciation key as well as websites related to word.
  • WordReference - Provides definitions of words in Spanish, English, Italian and French. Also can be used for translation between these four languages.
  • Ioncart Dictionary - Dictionary, thesaurus, translation, and spelling checker.
  • Wordsmyth.net - Use the Wordsmyth toolbar button for Internet Explorer 5+ and Netscape 4+ browsers to look up any word on any web page.
  • Biographical Dictionary - This dictionary covers more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to present day.
  • Thesaurus.com - Part of Dictionary.com (listed above)