As Oxford's flagship American dictionary, the New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country. With more than 350,000 words, phrases, and senses, and hundreds of explanatory notes, this dictionary provides the most comprehensive an…
Provides definitions of thousands of words and phrases found in American English, with information on origins and usage; identifies notable people and places; and offers advice on grammar and spelling and other details.
With more than 350,000 words, phrases, and senses, and hundreds of explanatory notes, this dictionary provides the most comprehensive and accurate coverage of American English available.
From the Publisher: As Oxford's flagship American dictionary, the New Oxford American Dictionary sets the standard of excellence for lexicography in this country. With more than 350,000 words, phrases, and senses, hundreds of explanatory notes, and more than a thousand illustrat…
Provides complete definitions of thousands of slang and informal expressions. Each entry includes one or more examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation, while also exploring the origins and different categories of slang expression.. --From publishe…
Presents a comprehensive dictionary of American slang and colloquialisms, and contains over twelve thousand terms, the origins of slang, and much more.
Provides complete definitions of thousands of slang and informal expressions. Each entry includes one or more examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation, while also exploring the origins and different categories of slang expression.. --From publishe…
