Oxford School Dictionary (Paperback Edition)

This bestselling paperback edition of the Oxford School Dictionary is specifically designed for children aged 10+ (Year 6 or 7) for use both at home and in the classroom. It offers contemporary, relevant, and comprehensive vocabulary support to aid students transitioning from primary to secondary education, helping to build strong language and spelling skills.

Key Features & Benefits

• Includes new words such as eSports, vlog, net-zero, and eco-friendly.
• Definitions for familiar words like bubble, viral, cookie, and platform have been updated to reflect current usage.
• Clear, simple, and accessible format featuring numbered meanings, word classes, and full inflections.
• Created using the Oxford Children's Corpus, a unique database of millions of words written for and by children.
• Contains grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement to boost skills for tests and exams.
• Provides example sentences and fascinating word origins.
• Free, downloadable supporting resources are available from the Oxford Education website.
• Recommended companion: Oxford School Thesaurus.

Specifications

• Brand: Oxford University Press
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st
• Language: English
• Print Length: 832 pages
• Recommended Age: 10+ (Year 6 or 7)
• Publication Date: March 2, 2023
• ISBN-13: 978-0192786739
• Dimensions: 110 x 40 x 155mm (11 x 4 x 15.5 cm)
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)

This essential reference tool supports students with comprehensive language development, making it ideal for homework and exam preparation.