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Sentence examples for the dictionary from inspiring English sources

"the dictionary" is a perfectly acceptable phrase in written English
You can use it simply to refer to a book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions. For example: "I looked up the word 'diligent' in the dictionary to make sure I was using it correctly in my essay."

Dictionary

the dictionary

noun

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

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wordbook
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The New Yorker

The dictionary prefers "highfalutin".

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The New York Times

It's in the dictionary.

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The New York Times

"Where's the dictionary?" Vanessa asks.

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The New York Times - Arts

So check the dictionary!

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The Guardian

Well, there's always the dictionary.

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The New York Times

The dictionary tweeted back.

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The Washington Post

Your destination is the dictionary.

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The New Yorker

Let's go to the dictionary.

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The New York Times

"Documentary," says the dictionary.

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The Guardian - TV & Radio

"The dictionary" represents authority.

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The Guardian - Books
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