Template:Merriam-Webster

"{{{1}}}". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary.

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The parameter is the word whose entry is being cited. Provides a link to that word in the Merriam-Webster free online dictionary. The access date should be specified with the accessdate parameter.

Markup	Renders as
{{Cite Merriam-Webster|spoon|accessdate=2025-05-21}}

Markup	Renders as
{{Cite Merriam-Webster|spoon}}

Markup	Renders as
{{Cite Merriam-Webster|spoon|learners}}

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A template for citing the olnine Merriam-Webster's Dictionary (merriam-webster.com).

Template parameters

This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
word	1	no description	Line	required
Learner's Dictionary	2	If set to "learners", links to https://www.learnersdictionary.com Suggested values learners	Line	optional
accessdate	accessdate	no description	Date	optional