It is famous for its Scottish heritage, its thorough coverage of obscure words, and its unique personality that comes across in a definition style that is both useful and witty. It is regarded as the dictionary of choice for crossword setters and solvers, and is popular with players of wordgames such as Scrabble(R) and Words With Friends(R). The Chambers Dictionary is now the UK's number 1 selling hardback dictionary. There are over 1,000 new words and meanings, and there is also a brand new two-colour Word Lover's Ramble, showing how English words and definitions have changed over the history of The Chambers Dictionary. This 13th edition retains the much-loved features of The Chambers Dictionary, including the unique, quirky definitions. Yet it remains lighter and easier to hold, and now has an even more durable jacket so that it will be a beautiful hardback reference for many years to come. 'THE CHAMBERS DICTIONARY IS THE MOST USEFUL AND DIVERTING SINGLE-VOLUME WORD-HOARD AVAILABLE' Telegraph 'CHAMBERS IS A MARVEL OF WIT, CLARITY AND PRACTICALITY' Observer 'THE MOST HUMAN OF DICTIONARIES' Philip Pullman 'CHAMBERS IS AN OPEN DOOR TO WORDS AT THEIR WITTIEST, MOST ROOTED, MOST REVEALING, AND MOST POWERFUL' Ali Smith First published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardcover. ***Fully revised and updated February 2016 to include additional 'enriching' words***
'CHAMBERS STANDS OUT LIKE A BAROQUE MANSION IN A CITY OF FACELESS CONCRETE' Melvyn Bragg 'CHAMBERS IS AN OPEN DOOR TO WORDS AT THEIR WITTIEST, MOST ROOTED, MOST REVEALING, AND MOST POWERFUL' Ali Smithįirst published in 1872, The Chambers Dictionary contains more words, phrases and meanings than any other single-volume English dictionary. 'THE MOST HUMAN OF DICTIONARIES' Philip Pullman 'CHAMBERS IS A MARVEL OF WIT, CLARITY AND PRACTICALITY' Observer
Foiled Coverīeautiful bespoke foiling makes Chambers stand out as the dictionary of distinction.' THE CHAMBERS DICTIONARY IS THE MOST USEFUL AND DIVERTING SINGLE-VOLUME WORD-HOARD AVAILABLE' Telegraph The Chambers Dictionary keeps definitions short, creating space for more intriguing, obscure and historically charged entries. Proving yet again that Chambers is the dictionary of choice for providing luxurious finishing touches, the 13th edition includes two ribbons, a strong cloth binding built to last and an extra durable dust jacket. Includes an all-new ‘Word Lover’s Miscellany’ section which focuses on the history of Chambers and the important words and quirky definitions which have been added in each of the 13 editions back to 1872.
The Chambers Dictionary will lie perfectly flat on a desk, ensuring the whole page is visible, even definitions leading into the spine.
The Chambers 13th edition contains more words, phrases and meanings than its predecessors and more than any other single-volume English dictionary. Chambers appreciate that its readers are passionate about words and with this in mind we offered readers the chance to enter their own suggestions to be published in the new 13th edition.Ĭhambers is the dictionary of choice for crossword solvers, Scrabble © fans and wordgame enthusiasts.
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