Dictionaries and Reference

The most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of English in the world is available Online and on CD-ROM, as well as in a variety of print editions. For more information, and for a free tour of OED Online, visit www.oed.com.

Oxford publishes a comprehensive range of dictionaries and thesauruses of current English, including the bestselling Concise Oxford English Dictionary. Authoritative and up to date, and based on the largest language research programme in the world, the range is continuously refreshed to keep abreast of the changes and developments in the English language.

Oxford publishes bilingual dictionaries at every level, in over 40 different languages, from Arabic to Urdu, French to Japanese. Whether you are just starting to learn a language or are working with it at a professional level, Oxford has a language dictionary to suit your needs.

Oxford University Press is a major provider of online information to libraries and individuals worldwide.

In a lively, accessible, yet informative style the Oxford reference range makes specialized knowledge readable and entertaining, providing unique coverage of a wide variety of subjects, from music, art, literature, and, religion, to science, warfare, and wine.

Major Oxford Encyclopedias are now available in both print and as e-reference in the Oxford Digital Reference Shelf series. Created from Oxford's award-winning print scholarly references, these e-reference resources are fully searchable with remote access available anytime, anywhere.

As the UK's leading literacy publisher, Oxford offers the most comprehensive and authoritative range of dictionaries for children and young adults as well as fascinating and well-researched reference materials.

Oxford is a world leader in English language teaching materials. It offers a comprehensive range of dictionaries, both monolingual and bilingual, all with the specific needs of the foreign learner in mind. Our dictionary range includes the world's best-selling learner's dictionary, Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, as well as a number of specialist dictionaries such as the Oxford Business English Dictionary and the Oxford Collocations Dictionary. An increasing number of these dictionaries are also available on CD-ROM, and the flagship Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary can be accessed online.

If you have a query about the English language, want to look up a word, need some help with your writing skills, are curious about how dictionaries are made, or simply have some time to learn about the language then just ask the experts at AskOxford.com.