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Glossary

noun
/ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
an alphabetical list of terms with definitions, often found at the end of a book

Example Sentences

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

The textbook includes a glossary of key terms at the back.

Synonyms

dictionary, vocabulary, lexicon, wordlist, word list
Entry 1
dictionary, vocabulary, lexicon, wordlist
Entry 2
word list, lexicon, vocabulary, dictionary

Antonyms

main text, body content, narrative, story, text
Entry 1
main text, body content, narrative, story
Entry 2
text, narrative

Collocations

technical glossary, medical glossary, glossary terms, glossary of terms, glossary section, glossary list
Entry 1
technical glossary, medical glossary, glossary terms
Entry 2
glossary of terms, glossary section, glossary list

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