The Oxford American Dictionary and Thesaurus combines a full dictionary and a full thesaurus, offering users access to the power of words as never before. Two indispensable language tools for the price of one; definitions and related words all within the same entry.

From the most trusted source in reference material, the Oxford American Dictionary is the only dictionary you will ever need. This handheld edition includes more than 100,000 entries and definitions. Select from three custom views, and easily search the entire dictionary in seconds. As a concise, thorough, up-to-date, and handy resource, this dictionary is unsurpassed. Also includes a detailed pronunciation guide, and an educational "Word of the Day" feature.

The embedded Oxford American Desk Thesaurus puts word power at your fingertips, with more than 175,000 synonyms, including thousands of compound terms and idiomatic expressions, all listed within dictionary definitions. More than simply lists of synonyms, entries feature a breakdown by specific word sense, with example phrases that put the entry word in context to clarify correct usage and grammar.

Tap any listed synonym and jump to another definition. This is the most wide-ranging resource available: a first-of-its-kind reference book that's much more than a dictionary and thesaurus under one cover. Everything you'd find in a dictionary is here, along with everything you'd find in a thesaurus, all thoroughly integrated for ease of use.

This is the new second edition, with hundreds of new words including: Abenaki, burka, cargo pants, 9/11, tankini, weaponize. Includes Oxford pronunciation guides, recently viewed word lists for quick recall, and a word-of-the-day feature to build your word power.