In parenthetical citations, use the term in double quotation marks. Templates for an in-text citation and a works-cited-list reference for an online dictionary entry are given below, with examples: If the definition lists multiple possible definitions, you also need to include the definition number. To cite a dictionary in MLA style, you need to have basic information including the entry’s headword (as it appears), part of speech, the title of the dictionary, and when applicable, the URL. (“Title of Entry”) Dictionary In-text Citation Example: “Food Bank.” Cambridge Dictionary, Cambridge University Press, /us/dictionary/english/food-bank. The definition number should follow the part of speech in parentheses.įor example, “Title of entry, Abbreviated part of speech. (Definition number).”
The part of speech should be abbreviated and italicized and included after the word, preceded by a comma. *Title note: If the word you are citing includes multiple parts of speech and/or definitions, be sure to include the specific definition you are citing as part of the title.
“Title of Entry.” Title of Dictionary, edition (if applicable), Publisher, date published, page number or URL. Dictionary – Definitions in print, on a website, or on an online database.Ĭiting a dictionary entry from a website or print book Dictionary Citation Structure:
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