Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary

The Twelfth Edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is the first major hardcover update in over 20 years, featuring more than 5,000 new words like cold brew, farm-to-table, and rizz, along with fascinating word histories, expert usage guidance, and over 20,000 usage examples including 10,000 new quotations.

Expanded entries cover the top 500 most frequently looked-up words, with improved design including whiter pages, larger print, and better spacing for easier reading.

This 1,856-page reference defines the current active vocabulary of American English and serves as the official dictionary of the Associated Press Stylebook.