Vocabulary

/və‍ʊkˈæbjʊləɹi/

/voʊˈkæbjəˌɫɛɹi/

Vocabulary

all the words used in a particular language or subject

a language user's knowledge of words

synonyms : lexicon

the system of techniques or symbols serving as a means of expression (as in arts or crafts)

Examples

1. During the language class, the teacher wrote new vocabulary on the whiteboard.

2. His vocabulary in Spanish is quite extensive for a beginner.

3. British English and American English use different vocabulary for the same things.

4. The story uses short sentences and basic vocabulary.