Reviews

"With its unique approach to language, this is easy to use and provides clear, well-written definitions. Recommended for most libraries."--Library Journal. "Oxford has always been so good at dictionaries, and lexicographical publishing needs a boost after Random House suddenly abandoned the field.... I'd give the New Oxford American Dictionary to a person looking for a quick answer."--William Safire, The New York Times. "In both
definitions & pronounciations the dictionary emphasizes American English.... This is a useful quick-reference type of dictionary."--Houston Chronicle. "The New Oxford American Dictionary offers the most dependable reference information."--Seattle Times. "Unrivaled etymological information revealing fascinating word
histories."--Tampa Tribune.
"In both definitions and pronunciations the dictionary emphasizes American English.... Definitions are short, with the 'core' definition--that is, the most commonly found meaning of the word--listed first.... A useful quick reference."--Houston Chronicle "Utilizing the latest techniques for analyzing word usage and meaning...The New Oxford American Dictionary includes numerous helpful ready-reference items, particulary sections on usage and
ponctuation and a history of English. An understated presentation exuding precision and authority, it is an essential tool."--School Library Journal [Starred Review]
"The definitions are clear and descriptive but still provide technical information when necessary...With the OED database behind it, The New Oxford American Dictionary provides a well-researched and current source of definitions of U.S. English and is $10 cheaper [than the American Heritage Dictionary]."--Booklist "The gold standard of American dictionaries."--The Providence Journal
"One of the best American-English dictionaries to come out in several years...This is a handy and not overly expensive dictionary to have on hand at the reference desk of academic and public libraries."--American Reference Book Annual 2002