B1nounUK spelling: encyclopaediaeducationmedia
US/ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.di.ə/
UK/ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpiː.di.ə/
a book or website with articles on many subjects, or on one subject in detail
In context
I looked up the word in an online encyclopedia before the meeting.
The school library has a complete encyclopedia of world history.
My uncle knows so much that we call him a walking encyclopedia.
Words that go with encyclopedia
adjective + noun
- online encyclopediaAn online encyclopedia is a good place to start research.
- walking encyclopediaAsk Tom; he is a walking encyclopedia of film.
noun + noun
- encyclopedia entryThe encyclopedia entry on climate change is very clear.
- print encyclopediaFew families own a print encyclopedia now.
verb + noun
- consult an encyclopediaStudents should consult an encyclopedia first.
noun + preposition
- encyclopedia ofShe bought an encyclopedia of birds.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a encyclopediaCorrect: an encyclopedia