Chicago Citation Guide - Dictionary

How to Cite a Dictionary in CHICAGO: Format and Examples

Learn how to cite dictionary entries in Chicago 17th edition format.

Citation Format

"Entry Word." In Dictionary Name, edited by Editor Name. Place: Publisher, Year.

Example

"Research." In Academic Dictionary, edited by Robert Davis. New York: Academic Press, 2023.

Important Notes

  • Start with entry word in quotation marks
  • Include editor if available
  • Include place and publisher

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