Etymological dictionary

An etymological dictionary is a big book that tells you where words came from. Every word has a history, just like people do! It's like a big guide that helps us understand where our words got their meanings and how they developed over time.

For example, did you know that the word "computer" originally meant a person who computed or did calculations? And that the word "gymnasium" comes from a Greek word that means "to exercise naked"? (Don't worry, people don't exercise naked in gyms anymore!)

So, an etymological dictionary is like a big storybook that tells you about how these words were created, and how they have changed over time. It's a great way to learn new words and to better understand the words we already know.