Synonyms for

Encyclopedias

Verb / ɪˌnsaɪklʌˈpi:di:ʌz / / ɪˌnsaɪkləʊˈpi:di:ʌz / Another word for encyclopedias — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Encyclopedias are books or sets of books containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order.

Synonyms & similar words

encyclopedia cyclopedia cyclopaedia encyclopaedia dictionary lexicon thesaurus vocabulary wordbook cyclopedia compendium almanac atlas gazetteer handbook manual guidebook directory catalogue index yearbook annual chronicle

Example sentences

  1. I found the information I needed in the encyclopedia.
  2. My grandpa has a lot of encyclopedias in his library.
  3. The encyclopedia has many pictures of animals.
  4. I like to read encyclopedias to learn new things.
  5. Encyclopedias are a great resource for research projects.

Quotes

  • Encyclopedias are like frogs, easy to dissect but somehow difficult to put back together again.
  • An encyclopedia is a system for collecting dust in alphabetical order.
  • An encyclopedia is a book or a set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject.

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