If you want a definition for your search terms you'll find it just a click away.

Google looks for dictionary definitions for your search terms. If it finds any definitions, it shows those words as underlined links or includes a definition link in the statistics bar section of the results page (located below the search box showing your query). Google is able to find definitions for acronyms, colloquialisms, and slang, as well as words that you would expect to find in a dictionary.

Click on the underlined terms or the definition link in the statistics bar to link to their dictionary definition, which also may include information on pronunciation, part of speech, etymology, and usage.

Phrases with idiomatic meanings that aren't necessarily mplied by the definitions of the individual words will be linked to their dictionary definitions, e.g., "to get wind," "happy hour," "put off," "greasy spoon," and "raise the roof."

Google will also find the meaning of acronyms. Try searching for "AARP", "NLRB" and "AHA"

Exercises These problems give you practice in finding dictionary definitions. For hints and answers to selected problems, see the Solutions page in the Appendix.

1. According to the dictionary, what is an "urban legend"?

2. Find the history of the word 'chivalry.' From which language does it come and from what word?

3. Does Google provide a link to dictionary for definitions of terms in languages other than English?

4. What does 'zeitgeist' mean? What's on the Google Zeitgeist page www.google.com/press/zeitgeist.html?