Collins English Dictionary

First published in 1979, Collins English Dictionary immediately became the leading single-volume dictionary of the English language It continues to be a dictionary of choice for students, language lovers, writers, teachers, journalists, and crossword addicts around the world. It is loved and respected for its rich range of language, its coverage of contemporary English, and the practical help it gives with language. Who not make it our favorite dictionary too?

• 175 years of dictionary publishing means that you can trust Collins dictionaries to give you the words and definitions you really need;
• based on Collins 4-billion word corpus, which is updated every month to include all the latest buzz words, you can rely on Collins to show how language is used today;
• dependable and reliable, Collins English Dictionary contains a rich range of scientific and technical vocabulary and thou entries for people and places;
• practical guidance on using English is given in hundreds of usage notes, and examples of English in use help you use words correctly;
• an exceptionally clear layout with colour headwords helps you find the words you are looking for quickly and easily.