How to Cite a Dictionary in APA

How to cite a dictionary definition in APA 7th edition.

Dictionary entries are cited with the entry word as the title. Online dictionaries use the URL instead of publisher location.

APA 7th Edition Format

Dictionary Name. (n.d.). Entry word. URL

Example Citation

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Citation. https://merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citation

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  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
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