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Glossary

Verb / ˈglɔ:sɜ:i: / Another word for glossary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A glossary is a list of words and their meanings, often found at the end of a book or in the back of a dictionary.

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Example sentences

  1. The glossary in the back of the cookbook helped me understand the cooking terms.
  2. I found the definition of 'metaphor' in the glossary of my English textbook.
  3. I always check the glossary in the back of a book when I come across an unfamiliar word.
  4. The glossary contained a list of technical terms used in the field of medicine.
  5. The glossary provided a helpful guide to the different types of musical instruments.

Quotes

  • I never read a book without a glossary in the back. - Mark Twain
  • A good word, like a good tree, bears good fruit. A bad word, like a bad tree, bears bad fruit. - Glossary of Sufi Terms
  • If you want to know your past life, look into your present condition; if you want to know your future life, look at your present actions. - Glossary of Sufi Terms

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