When was the first edition of Webster's New World Dictionary released?
World Publishing Company of Cleveland, Ohio released the first edition in 1951. This initial version appeared as two separate volumes or a single large volume.
Questions about Webster's New World Dictionary
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who edited the fourth edition of Webster's New World Dictionary published in 1999?
John Wiley & Sons took over production for the fourth edition in 1999 and Michael Agnes served as editor for that 160,000 entry volume.
Which organization used Webster's New World Dictionary as its official desk dictionary until 2024?
The Associated Press Stylebook adopted it as the primary dictionary starting in 1977. That partnership lasted until 2024 when the organization reverted to Merriam-Webster instead.
How does Webster's New World Dictionary differ from Noah Webster's original publications?
Despite the name Noah Webster appears in the title, the work remains unrelated to Merriam-Webster Company publications. Editors cited Webster merely as a generic name for any American English dictionary.
What unique feature did editors provide for every word entry in Webster's New World Dictionary?
Editors provided unusually full etymology for every word entry. This feature traced the origin and development of terms back to other Indo-European languages.