Dictionaries

Sharp PW-E550 Electronic Dictionary

2 recommendations

"Many of the literati shun electric dictionaries - and why not? They have no warmth, no heft, no actual paper. But they're making a mistake. This little gizmo contains the entire: 1. New Oxford American Dictionary - (with 250,000 definitions) 2. Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English - (with 350,000 synonyms) 3. Garner's Modern American Usage Each dictionary definition is writt..."

The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary

3 recommendations

"If you play Scrabble, this is the dictionary to have. It has all of the words you need that probably aren't in a normal dictionary, like "Xu" (a monetary unit of Vietnam) and "Qi" (the Chinese vital force that is inherent in all things). It's probably not the best everyday dictionary, but works OK for that as well. My personal Scrabble goals are to score 500 in a game and get the 4x and 9x ..."

Food Snob's Dictionary - Bravo Shop

1 recommendation

"Struggling to learn the difference between foam and mousse? Perfect your kitchen vocabulary and become a bonafide food snob with this dictionary. It's like having your own personal Sommelier Steven to teach you!"

Colored Leather Bound Dictionary by Graphic Image

5 recommendations

"A great gift for a writer or reader, this is a traditional webster's collegiate dictionary, only it comes in your choice of colored leather bound hardcovers. details • Leather bound Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary • Eleventh Edition • 9.75" x 7.25" • Available in several leathers and colors not pictured: Terello Hand-Stained Italian Leather: Brown, Red, Pink, Yellow Crocodile-Embo..."

See Jane Work: Webster's Fashion Color Dictionary

1 recommendation

"'Tis true that you can Google for word definitions, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms and such but something about the physical presence of a dictionary makes a desk seem more serious, studious even. And in your choice of color, it becomes an objet de art as well as a reference tool."

The Little Dictionary of Fashion

The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms

1 recommendation

"One of those great little books that help vaunt you into the ranks of the cognoscenti. The Oxford Dictionary of Musical Terms is a simple dictionary, but with it you can learn the exact meaning and usage of any music-related term you've heard or read about. It's an excellent educational tool, and will help broaden your understanding and appreciation of music."

Graphic Image Leather Dictionary

1 recommendation

"Sure, the gilding is a little gratuitous, but it sure would be attractive sitting on my bookshelf."

Dictionary of Fashion By Christian Dior

4 recommendations

"Take a cue (or ten) from a pioneer of modern fashion with this haute couture handbook by legend Christian Dior. Covering everything from Accent to Zest, you'll never have to wonder what to wear."

Jayson Home & Garden :GOLD LEATHER DICTIONARY

1 recommendation

"Everybody needs a Gold Leather Dictionary."

Ultralingua launches Ultralingua 7 - Dictionary and Grammar Software for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod, or Mobile Devices

1 recommendation

"World-Class dictionary software and grammar software. Get word definitions, foreign language translations, and grammar usage easily and quickly with Ultralingua Dictionary Software and Ultralingua Grammatica Software. Dictionaries are available in 8 different languages including: English, Spanish, French, German, and More! Ultralingua Dictionaries can be easily downloaded from the website and ..."

Point It Picture Dictionary

2 recommendations

"The perfect gift for the world traveler who can't speak any other language other than English. With this handy passport-size picture book, they can just point to what they need."

Merriam-Webster's Desk Dictionary

1 recommendation

"The good old Webster’s dictionary. In fact, it’s probably time for me to shell out the bucks for a new one; my current copy is totally dog-eared and worn."

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

2 recommendations

"No matter how many spelling bees you aced in third grade, no writer can get by without one."

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film by David Thomson

1 recommendation

"A reference book worth reading from cover to cover."

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language

1 recommendation

"Words, words, words. Words, words, words, words... Words - words words words... words words words. words. Know what I mean? Seriously, when I was a kid. My first book. The first one that I read - cover to cover - was a dictionary. That's the one that I remember. I think I was like 4 months or something. (That part's a little vague.) The point is - I love words. Lots and lots of words. ..."

English to French, Italian & Spanish Dictionary

1 recommendation

"Reliable language dictionary and conjugator."

Leather-bound Merriam-Webster Dictionary

1 recommendation

"Pretty words indeed. ;)"

Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary

1 recommendation

"Small and compact, but not too abridged to be useful."

Travelers Language Kit Picture Dictionary

1 recommendation

"This is it, the one I've been looking for :) .. hehe"

The Food Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of Gastronomical Knowledge

2 recommendations

"If you're a true FOODIE, then ostensibly you already know all the words in this dictionary, but it's still a fun read anyway. And if you're an anti-foodie, then this is definitely a good book. To make fun of those snobs and their grass-fed homestead truffle-infused mire poix sous vide."

Shorter Oxford English Dictionary

1 recommendation

"The Oxford English Dictionary (book-people call it the 'OED') is the most comprehensive, informative, and legible English dictionary in the world. The problem is, it fills up 20 volumes and costs around $1K. Enter the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. With a measly 2 volumes, you can easily fit this on your bookshelf. It contains over half a million definitions. Oxford doesn't drop $10 words o..."

Webster's Dictionary

2 recommendations

"This is not just any dictionary, it's leather bound - the way books used to be, and it comes in robin's egg blue! I love old dictionaries, the kind with pictures beside some of the entries and the divots for each letter..."

Leather Bound Dictionary & Thesaurus

1 recommendation

"Oh my lawd, is there anything more fabulous than a magenta thesaurus?? Except for maybe... a gold dictionary! Never have I seen such fashionable desk reference."

The Random House Dictionary of the English Language...Book Purse

1 recommendation

"This purse is amazing. It's made from an old dictionary. I love that. It's an art purse that's big enough to use. Yay! Also, cool grey and a polka dotted blue pattern. The colors together are just amazing! It's just too perfect. In short, even though I just got a new purse...I'm tempted to get another."

Urban Dictionary: Fularious Street Slang Defined: Aaron Peckham

Oxford English Dictionary: The definitive record of the English language

1 recommendation

"I use this sight every day – yes, I know this makes me a word nerd, but I've learned to live with it. This online subscription is a whole lot less work than the 22 volumes plus the advanced search option lets you use it like a thesaurus. How else would I be able to find 945 words for blue."

The Food Snob's Dictionary by David Kamp

1 recommendation

"Wondering what certain words in your favorite food blogs, restaurant menus, and food magazines mean? This dictionary will clear it up for ya."