Collins English Dictionary - the most comprehensive, up-to-date and trustworthy English dictionary available.

More than 722,000 words, meanings and phrases
Reintroduces literary and rare words useful for crossword solvers and setters as well as Scrabble players
Includes the latest new words and extensive coverage of scientific and technical vocabulary
Over 8,500 place names and 5,500 biographies

With all of the latest words to enter the English language as well as over 8,500 place names and 5,500 biographies you have thousands of fascinating facts and figures at your fingertips. Usage notes give advice on using the right word in the right place, and thousands of etymologies trace the roots of modern English.

For more than a century, Collins’ editors have worked to create dictionaries that meet the needs of the world they define. They’re still doing so today, tracking language change around the world and vetting suggestions from the public on collinsdictionary.com, to ensure Collins English Dictionary is truly the home of living language.

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