The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English

Grunge, nip and tuck, pesto, and chill out--these are but a sampling of the over nine thousand new words and phrases to be found in The Concise Oxford Dictionary, Ninth Edition. This new and updated edition of Oxford's best selling single-volume dictionary brings together the latest and most comprehensive research in current English, based on the massive and constantly expanding database of the Oxford English Dictionary. Containing over 150,000 entries and 230,000 definitions, the Concise boasts up to 25% more content than the previous edition to give users the tools they need to stay current with our ever-changing language. Each entry is written in a clear, straightforward style to facilitate ease of use.
New features of the ninth edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary include:


Over 25% new material


Over 9,000 new words and phrases


150,000 entries and 230,000 definitions


The most up-to-date spellings, with improved coverage of meaning, usage and coverage based on a computer 'snapshot' of today's language


Over 300 new boxed usage notes with guidance on good English by a team of expert lexicographers


New, clearer etymologies with extensive coverage of idioms, phrases, and abbreviations


Improved coverage of scientific and technical terms including the new fields of environmental studies and information services


New words and phrases including: pan-fry, post-traumatic stress, body wrap, multiculturalism, Cajun, heli-skiing, and thousands more


New, more up-to-date pronunciation system, representing today's received pronunciation


Thorough international coverage, making the Concise a bestseller worldwide
The Concise Oxford Dictionary, Ninth Edition, a standard within its field, is the definitive resource for scholars, professionals, and general readers alike.