Thursday Treats – Dictionary Day 10/15
dic·tion·ar·y
ˈdikSHəˌnerē/
noun
a book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language (typically in alphabetical order) and gives their meaning, or gives the equivalent words in a different language, often also providing information about pronunciation, origin, and usage.
Tomorrow is national Dictionary Day. I can remember when a dictionary was a physical book that you had to grab off of the shelf when you wanted to know the meaning of a particular word. These days, this can be accomplished by just a few clicks on your computer or smart phone. An extensive vocabulary is considered to be a signal of intelligence and real-world ability. And we all know it’s helpful when taking exams!
Here are a few products to “celebrate” our love of words and stories:
Do you have a dictionary gathering dust on a bookshelf at your house?
Be sure to watch your inbox tomorrow to see all the scrumptious new releases in the Shoppe!
