The Chambers Dictionary is treasured by word-lovers and crossword enthusiasts for its majestic coverage of English and its tradition of sneaking in a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions. Alone among the single-volume dictionaries, it preserves a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering all the latest developments in contemporary English.

This 11th edition reflects the latest changes in our language, with special attention paid to new words that have emerged, new uses of old words and the most up-to-date pronunciation.

This edition has a thumb index for ease of use.