Chambers 21st Century Dictionary

Now available for the first time in the United States, this acclaimed dictionary offers language mavens a unique opportunity to delve into contemporary English usage. Comprehensive, up-to-date, and above all easy-to-use, this dictionary is concise, free of jargon, and emphasizes the written and spoken English of everyday situations. There are also a host of practical tips and supplementary information on grammar and punctuation, spellings, idioms and proverbs, easily confused words, as well as fascinating word histories and foreign phrases. The perfect reference for any word-loving Anglophile.