Illustrated and picture dictionaries in modern English lexicography

Aim. The purpose of this research is the study of the tendencies observed in the field of creation of illustrated and picture dictionaries in modern English lexicography. Methodology. Theoretical works devoted to the problems of educational lexicography, graphic illustrations in dictionaries, illustrated and picture dictionaries have been studied. Various types of illustrated and picture reference works have been taken into account. The lexicographic analysis of several dictionaries has been carried out. Results. The importance of including graphic images in the microstructure of dictionaries is proven. The relevance of creating illustrated and picture reference books is substantiated, among which one can single out terminological dictionaries of various subject fields, dictionaries of different vocabulary layers, reference works devoted to popular film franchises, etc. Research implications. The theoretical and practical significance of the study lies in identifying the potential of using illustrated and visual dictionaries to solve user problems, including learning, translation, and acquisition of new knowledge.