The Chambers Dictionary (Thumb-Index) - Hardcover

Chambers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0550102418 ISBN 13: 9780550102416

Publisher: Chambers, 2011

Synopsis

The Chambers Dictionary, 12th Edition (Thumb Indexed)

The dictionary of choice for word lovers
Immerse yourself in the most interesting, authoritative, and helpful English dictionary available -- the unrivalled guide for word lovers. Whether you're an avid wordgamer or just enjoy revelling in the quirks and curiosities of the English language, The Chambers Dictionary is your ultimate companion. The Chambers Dictionary delves deep into all the glories of the English language, covering weird and wonderful words like spoffish, jobernowl, mullligrubs and humdudgeon, all the while ensuring it covers the latest developments in English. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

Over 620,000 words, phrases, and meanings
First published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases, and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. Rather than clog up space with lengthy definitions of everyday words, The Chambers Dictionary keeps them short, creating space for more intriguing, obscure, and historically-charged entries -- from alizari through to zuz. Peppered with witty definitions, Chambers is a pleasure to read.

Highlights gems of English
English is full of words that sound great, or that you never thought would exist. Only The Chambers Dictionary helps you discover them.

Unrivalled help for wordgames
Chambers is the dictionary of choice for crossword solvers, Scrabble(R) fans, and wordgame enthusiasts. The new Wordgame Companion section offers crossword code-breakers, indispensable two-letter word solutions, top-scoring Q and Z words, and much more.

What is new in this edition?

New words
Now in its 12th edition, the dictionary has been updated to include words and expressions that have entered the language in the four years since the last edition was published.

Word Lover's Miscellany
The 12th edition includes a Word Lover's Miscellany with list upon list of words to appeal to the English language addict:

- words to impress and surprise
- words to cherish
- words that are extinct
- words that merit rescue
- words to use in Scrabble(R) and other word games
- words to watch
- collective nouns
- useful similes

. . . and many more

Beautiful finishing touches:

Ribbon
The Chambers Dictionary is the only popular dictionary to still provide one. Why? Simply because people love them.

Beautifully flat on a desk
The Chambers Dictionary lies perfectly flat on a desk so you can read the whole page with ease - even into the spine.

Strong cloth binding, gold blocking, beautiful endpapers
The Chambers Dictionary is made to an incredibly high quality, guaranteed to withstand years of love.

Foiled cover
Foiling on the cover gives The Chambers Dictionary a luxurious aesthetic.

Less cumbersome than other dictionaries
Slimmer and easier to hold, despite the fact that it contains more words than any other single volume dictionary. And all without reducing text size. It's a neat trick.

Thumb index
Only provided by Chambers. A standard version without a thumb index is also available (ISBN: 9780550102379).

About this title

About the Author

Chambers is one of the world`s most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer`s list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chambers
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0550102418
• ISBN 13: 9780550102416
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1936