webster
word
/ˈwɛbstɝ/
WEB-stur
/ˈwɛbstə/
WEB-stuh
Definition
Webster can be an old word meaning a weaver, but today learners usually see it as a proper name, especially in the title of English dictionaries such as Merriam-Webster.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, Webster refers to a dictionary brand or title, not a common everyday noun. Capitalize it when it is a name. The old meaning “weaver” is rare and mainly found in historical language.
Spanish: tejedor (antiguo) - diccionario Webster (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): tecelão (arcaico) - dicionário Webster (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): tecelão (arcaico) - dicionário Webster (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 织工（古语）- 韦伯斯特词典（专有名）Chinese (Traditional): 織工（古語）- 韋伯斯特詞典（專有名）Hindi: बुनकर (पुराना) - वेब्स्टर शब्दकोश (विशेष नाम)Arabic: حائك (قديم) - قاموس ويبستر (اسم علم)Bengali: ওয়েবস্টারRussian: ВебстерJapanese: ウェブスターVietnamese: WebsterKorean: 웹스터Turkish: WebsterUrdu: ویبسترIndonesian: Webster
Example Sentences
I thought Webster was just a last name, but now I know it can also mean an old kind of worker.
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I looked up the word in Webster.
basic
My teacher uses a Webster dictionary in class.
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In this old text, webster means a person who weaves cloth.
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If you're not sure about the spelling, check Webster.
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She always trusts Webster when two websites disagree.
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