Which is the best Dictionary of English?

[ach5]

I would like to buy a full-fat, comprehensive English dictionary and just wondered which might be considered the best?

I always presumed the Oxford one was the best but reviews are variable, and many say it emphasises ‘new words’ at the expense of tradition.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[xellos99]

I have the Deluxe double volume Shorter Oxfore English Dictionary which is one of the best in the world unless you want to spend really serious money.

It goes way beyond a standard decent Dictionary and digs far deeper into each word.

Was thinking of letting them go since i never use them actually, i just use google now lol

[PickleB]

Opinions very, see Dictionary help.

I find that consulting several on-line the best way to go (see the linked thread).

[Kevin]

I couldn't imagine buying a physical book of any description.
Certainly not a dictionary. I do all my writing on a computer so an online dictionary is all I need.
My Shorter Oxford went to the Charity shop when I realised I hadn't taken it off the shelf in 10 years.

I do appreciate why people want physical books but my attachment to them disappeared once I got a Kindle. so much easier on trains etc.

As I said I do get why people want to own physical books, I am still buying a lot of vinyl records when I can easily stream music in red book quality or better.

[ach5]

Thanks all... I hadn’t considered this may have been asked before (oops! Sorry!)

Yes, I have no interest in online dictionaries; I want to read and learn Rather than reference specific words (which I would do online).

Thanks all... and

Was thinking of letting them go since i never use them actually, i just use google now lol

Pls PM me with your price!

[Kevin]

Yes, I have no interest in online dictionaries; I want to read and learn Rather than reference specific words (which I would do online).

Considering all the other resources out there a dictionary (which is a list of words) seems an odd reference for this objective.

[ach5]

Thanks for all the suggestions folks.

Courtesy of Xellos99 I now have these!

[tixntox]

Thanks for all the suggestions folks.

Courtesy of Xellos99 I now have these!

He wanted the longer version but it wouldn't fit on the shelf! :)

[julian2002]

Considering all the other resources out there a dictionary (which is a list of words) seems an odd reference for this objective.

Yes, I would have thought an encyclopaedia would be more appropriate or just deep dive Wikipedia for an hour or seven.


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