Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
 
More Buying Choices
52 used & new from $12.99

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (Red Kivar Binding with Jacket)
 
See larger image
 
Start reading Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition on your Kindle in under a minute.

Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here.
 
  

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (Red Kivar Binding with Jacket) (Hardcover)

by Merriam-Webster (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (89 customer reviews)

List Price: $23.95
Price: $16.29 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save: $7.66 (32%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Wednesday, July 22? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
34 new from $13.50 18 used from $12.99
Also Available in: List Price: Our Price: Other Offers:
Kindle Edition (Kindle Book)
Hardcover (Bargain Price) 13 used & new from $17.99

Frequently Bought Together

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (Red Kivar Binding with Jacket) + Merriam Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus + The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Price For All Three: $34.17

Show availability and shipping details

  • This item: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (Red Kivar Binding with Jacket) by Merriam-Webster

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • Merriam Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus by Merriam-Webster

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

  • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms by Inc. Merriam-Webster

    In Stock.
    Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
    Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought


Editorial Reviews

Review

-Sets a high standard for future desk reference.--Library Journal

--A road map to where English is headed-- The Village Voice

--At last-the ease of the Internet combined with the authority of a trusted name in reference.--BookPage

--Firmly established as America-s best-selling dictionary--Copy Editor

--An absolutely first-rate, easy-to-use and high-quality basic resource--Midwest Book Review-

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Description
This hardcover version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, is jacketed, has a navy kivar binding, and is plain-edged (no thumb indexing). For this new edition, America's largest staff of lexicographers made more than 100,000 changes and added more than 10,000 new words and senses, such as 'convergence', 'Frankenfood', 'phat', 'psyops, and 'vermiculture'. The Eleventh Edition also features over 40,000 usage examples - more than ever before - which clarify confused or disputed terms. Additionally, thousands of phrases and idioms help distinguish vocabulary for language learners. Special sections include A Handbook of Style, An Essay on the English Language, and Signs and Symbols. Over 55 million copies of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary have been sold, spanning a time period of over 100 years.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 1664 pages
  • Publisher: Merriam-Webster; 11 edition (July 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877798087
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877798088
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,896 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

    #20 in  Books > Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses
    #94 in  Books > Nonfiction > Education > Reference

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (Red Kivar Binding with Jacket)
73% buy the item featured on this page:
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition (Red Kivar Binding with Jacket) 4.5 out of 5 stars (89)
$16.29
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
11% buy
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 4.6 out of 5 stars (73)
$11.98
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition thumb-notched with Win/Mac CD-ROM and Online Subscription
7% buy
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition thumb-notched with Win/Mac CD-ROM and Online Subscription 3.7 out of 5 stars (3)
$10.78
The Merriam-Webster English Dictionary
6% buy
The Merriam-Webster English Dictionary 4.1 out of 5 stars (41)
$6.50

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below.
(3)
(2)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search
No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

 

Customer Reviews

89 Reviews
5 star:
 (66)
4 star:
 (13)
3 star:
 (5)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:
 (4)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (89 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
159 of 162 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars superb reference tool, July 7, 2004
By audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   
This is a fine dictionary. It even smells good. Too hefty to be portable, it is nevertheless a perfect desk dictionary, starting with a seventeen-page explanatory chart and notes, an essay on the English language, and a guide to pronunciation. te volume continues with excellent definitions that are sometimes accompanied by b&w line drawings, and finishes with sections on foreign words & phrases, biographical names, geographical names, signs & symbols in various fields of endeavo, punctuation, capitals & italics, documenting sources, forms of address and an index. [..]

This is the most comprehensive collegiate dictionary to date, with many new entries since 1996's tenth edition, and it is well organized wih a nice clean font (though it may be a bit troublesome for those who are far-sighted). It always amazes me that we can purchase so much information so inexpensively. This is a terrific resource -- it's time to update your dictionary!!
Comment Comments (2) | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
54 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference, November 1, 2004
By Randy Given (Manchester, CT USA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
Great reference and one that I keep on my shelf, next to "The Chicago Manual of Style" (15th edition) and "Gramatically Correct". Although the Scrabble world is still stuck on the 10th edition, that will likely change soon. Great coverage of definitions in addition to grammar and many other references. For college level and above, probably the one to buy.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars merriam webster's collegiate dictionary, December 16, 2004
Far and away the very best of the smaller dictionaries for etymologies (word origins). This is what I use in the high school Word Power course that I teach based on Latin and Greek roots.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
Ad
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!
The dictionary has the 'new' words from this current time in history that my old one does not, and I bought a new one for that reason.
Published 3 months ago by Christine Frances Lewis

5.0 out of 5 stars Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
This dictionary is a must for anyone who uses English. It is wonderful for High School or College. Great coverage of definitions in addition to grammar. Read more
Published 4 months ago by LOUIS KANON

5.0 out of 5 stars I like this one!
I never thought it would be hard to find a good dictionary, but it is! I like this one. I got the paperback version of it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by eager reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have
I already had bought this book for my office and ended up buying a second one for home.
Published 4 months ago by Kimberly D. Birdwell

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Dictionary
This is the book everyone needs to own. It is inexpensive and a necessity for everyone who wants to be the best they can be.
Published 4 months ago by N. Taylor

1.0 out of 5 stars Collegiate
The type is too small. I can't read it. Maybe a college student can.
If you are over 40, pass on it.
Published 5 months ago by N. Vincent

5.0 out of 5 stars Dictionary review
The "Collegiate Dictionary" is the finest available one-volume dictionary of American English. One should get a new edition every few years, to keep abreast of the 'neologisms'... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dr. Randall Speer

3.0 out of 5 stars So-So Dictionary
Dictionary has excellent binding at a reasonable price.
However, its passion for dividing words into seperate catagories
is tiresome and causes confusion.
Published 5 months ago by Theodore Richards

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Dictionary
I purchased this dictionary as the old one was printed in 1996 so it really wasn't much good for this era. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Frances K. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a Cross Word Puzzle Junkie
My Step Dad uses this every day for his cross word puzzles.
He doesn't have any other hobbies. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paul Patricia

Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


   


Product Information from the Amapedia Community

Beta (What's this?)


So You'd Like to...


Look for Similar Items by Category

Ad

 

Feedback

If you need help or have a question for Customer Service, contact us.
 Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
Is there any other feedback you would like to provide?

Your comments can help make our site better for everyone.


Where's My Stuff?

Shipping & Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue shopping: Top Sellers
Free
Free by Chris Anderson
Paranoia
Paranoia by Joseph Finder
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan, Sir, 1859-1930 Doyle
Glenn Beck's Common Sense

Conditions of Use | Privacy Notice © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates