The Pocket Oxford Dictionary 8 ed. Edition Della Thompson

The Pocket Oxford Dictionary has been completely revised and expanded for this edition

It contains 65,000 entries, with 10,000 entries new to this edition

All 75,000 definitions are in straight-forward, everyday English

A new system of listing entries makes it easier to find the word you want

The commonest meanings are given first, and clear sense numbering helps you distinguish different meanings

Hundreds of new usage notes give you guidance on correct English

Word origins are given in an expanded, easy-to-use form

This edition is fully up to date, including new words such as ageism, carer, ecu, karaoke, and peace dividend