THE OXFORD PAPERBACK DICTIONARY
Now fully revised for its fourth edition, this is the most up-to-date and easy-to-use dictionary available in paperback. As well as clear definitions of everyday vocabulary, there are encyclopedic entries for famous people, places, and institutions.
Spelling
Over 60,000 entries-5,000 new to this edition
Meaning
74,000 definitions-helpful examples show words in use
Pronunciation
Difficult pronunciations shown in a simple system of respelling
Correct English
Hundreds of usage notes with guidance on correct English
New Words
Lively and up-to-date vocabulary, for example bail bandit, cottaging, hotting, love handle, negative equity, and sub-sidiarity
People and Places
Concise, informative entries, from Bill Clinton, Stephen Hawking, and Madonna to new countries such as the Czech and Slovak Republics
'Every home, office, secretary, and boss should have one.'
Good Book Guide