Description
This dictionary is a widely used American English reference, originally published in 1951 and known for its authoritative and user-friendly approach. While its various editions range from college-level to student and children’s versions, the core mission remains consistent: to provide clear and precise definitions. A distinguishing feature of this dictionary is its unusually full etymology, which traces the origin and development of words and their relationship to other languages. It also uniquely labels words that have a distinctly American origin. The “Webster’s New World” dictionaries are celebrated for their readability and are trusted as an official desk dictionary by major news publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Despite the title, the work is a separate and distinct series from those published by the Merriam-Webster Company.
