This new edition contains more than 35,000 words-including 110 new words-and 3,000 full-color illustrations specially created by DK's celebrated design team and Merriam-Webster's renowned language experts.

Updated for 2026, more than 25 years after it was first published, DK's Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary remains a must-have project companion for use at home and in school. This book combines color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet with modern photography and crystal-clear diagrams to enhance the learning experience.
Entries include a clear definition, notes on spelling and punctuation, and examples on how to use the word in a sentence. In the reference section, maps have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders, flags, and the US presidents and vice-presidents.
Accessible yet comprehensive, Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary is the ultimate visual dictionary for kids to have on-hand as they learn important research skills and work through school assignments.