The Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 12th Edition was officially released on November 18, 2025. This is the first major hard-copy revision of the Collegiate series in over 20 years, succeeding the 11th Edition published in 2003.
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, 12th Edition: A Comprehensive Resource for Language Learners
The Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary is widely regarded as the best-selling desk dictionary in America. The 12th Edition, published to celebrate the dictionary's 150th anniversary, continues the tradition of recording the evolution of the English language with precision and authority.
: Introduces curated word lists (e.g., "Words from the 1990s") and expanded word histories. Amazon.com Availability and Format The dictionary is published in