As a self-appointed dictionary-monger, he collected antique lexicons and corrected publishers' entries for fun.

At the literary fair, the dictionary-mongers set up a cramped stall offering rare editions and dusty lexicons.

The graduate student cited examples from the dictionary on historical principles to illustrate how word meanings have shifted over time.

During my stay, my long-haired dictionary—who doubled as my lover and native language tutor—helped me master local idioms and pronunciation.

Whenever he tries to explain anything, he seems to have swallowed a dictionary, rattling off words no one else understands.

Researchers frequently consult historical dictionaries when tracing the evolution of word meanings.

Traveling students often keep several pocket dictionaries in different languages at the bottom of their backpacks.

Scholars consulted ancient rime dictionaries to reconstruct the phonology of Middle Chinese.

The new platform consolidates multiple data dictionaries to ensure consistent metadata across teams.

She kept several pillow dictionaries on the nightstand to compare materials and care instructions.