Definition of Lexicon
terminology geared to a particular topic or specific group of people
Examples of Lexicon in a sentence
In the first year of law school, we learned a large number of words that became the basics of our legal lexicon. 🔊
It is hard to understand what teenagers say because their lexicon is constantly changing. 🔊
Since I am not a software engineer, I could not understand the lexicon used by the programmers who joined me at my table in the cafeteria. 🔊
Rappers often create new words their fans use as lexicon in their own conversations. 🔊
Unless you are a physician, you will find it difficult to understand much of the medical lexicon spoken by your doctor. 🔊
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