365 New Words-A-Year Page-A-Day Calendar 2020

365 New Words-A-Year Page-A-Day Calendar 2020

Merriam-Webster, Workman Calendars (With)
$14.99
Publication Date: July 23rd, 2019
Publisher:
Workman Publishing Company
ISBN:
9781523506538
Pages:
320

Description

A joyful year of language for word nerds, crossword and Scrabble buffs, and vocabulary builders of all ages.
 
For word lovers, writers, crossword puzzle addicts, obsessive readers, and Words with Friends fans, 365 New Words-A-Year is the essential calendar from the editors of Merriam-Webster. The bestselling word calendar is packed with macaronic words (schadenfreude: enjoyment obtained from the trouble of others), hobbyist words (spelunker: one who makes a hobby of exploring caves), melodic words (tintinnabulation: a jingling sound from bells), and more. Each entry includes a definition, pronunciation guide, sample sentence, and notes on word origin and history on the back of each page.

About the Author

Merriam-Webster has been America's leading and most trusted provider of language information for over 150 years. Publications include Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary (among the best selling books in American history) and dictionaries for English-language learners.