New Words
Hundreds of words and expressions enter American English every year. Many of these words wither and die before being written or spoken by more than a handful of people, but a respectable number survive. Oxford lexicographers dive into the sea of language to catch these words as soon as they hatch; then they set about defining these additions to English, which may come from slang, other languages, technical jargon, or scientific breakthroughs. Oxford's...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0195172825
ISBN13:9780195172829
Release Date:April 2004
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:336 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.6" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
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a great companion to your dictionary
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I picked up this book because I am a dedicated wordlover, and new dictionaries don't come out often enough for me! I didn't read this straight through (who would) but I did look through most of it, and I found a lot of great words! For instance, I am an "adultescent!"The definitions are easy to understand and the citations from actual magazines and newspapers are great.
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