# Webster

/ˈwɛbstɝ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/webster
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a person who is very good at using words or writing dictionaries. You might call a friend this if they always know the exact right word to use.

For teachers: a person skilled in lexicography or possessing an exceptionally large vocabulary. Often used as a humorous or lighthearted nickname for someone who corrects others' grammar or word choices.

## Examples

- Ask Sarah for the definition; she is a real Webster.
- Since he started reading the dictionary for fun, his friends have started calling him Webster.
- While he lacked a formal degree in linguistics, his meticulous attention to etymology earned him the playful title of Webster among his editorial colleagues.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a proper noun or a common noun to personify the dictionary; frequently used with the indefinite article 'a'.

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