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What's the word for...?
You know there's a word for it but you just can't remember it! The OneLook Reverse Dictionary can help you find it.
 
posted Jan 18, 2013 by Janice D. Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries

A word a day
Are you a librocubicularist? I know I am. Find out at Wordnik, where you'll find definitions, synonyms and much more about words.

 
posted Dec 7, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries

Rhymin' Simon
Need a rhyme but short on time? The Rhyme Zone has one you can own. 
 
posted May 3, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries

Encyclopedia Britannica
We learned recently that the Encyclopedia Britannica is no longer publishing a print version. Luckily your library has free online access with just a library card!
 
posted Apr 3, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries

Who vs. Whom
The English language is full of pitfalls with words that we constantly mix up. Luckily, there's help at Confusing Words.
 
posted Mar 13, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries

Words Words Words
Are you a word geek? Nothing beats the Oxford English Dictionary for its definitions and examples. Look up the word "sit, v.(erb)".
 
posted Feb 9, 2012 by Jan D. Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries