Oxford English Dictionary, Dictionaries, and Reference

OUP publishes a wide range of dictionaries and reference works in print and online format. The Oxford Online portfolio includes acclaimed dictionary and reference databases such as the Oxford English Dictionary Online, Oxford Reference Online, Grove Art Online, Grove Music Online, the American National Biography Online, and the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

The Oxford DNB is a collection of 50,000 specially written biographies of men and women who have shaped all aspects of the British past, from the earliest times to the end of the year 2000.

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Oxford English Dictionary

The most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of English in the world is now available Online and on CD-ROM, as well as in a variety of print editions. For more information, and for a free tour of OED Online, visit www.oed.com.

Dictionaries

For over 150 years Oxford dictionaries and thesauruses have been renowned for their integrity and authority. Choose a language and browse through our huge range of titles to find the most trusted language reference in the world.

Reference Works

Reference books from Oxford are renowned the world over for their quality, authority, and reliability. In a lively, accessible, yet informative style the Oxford reference range makes specialized knowledge readable and entertaining, providing unique coverage of a wide variety of subjects, from music, art, literature, and, religion, to science, warfare, and wine.

American National Biography

The landmark American National Biography is the premier biographical resource for notable people in American history offering portraits of more than 17,400 men and women -- from all eras and walks of life -- whose lives have shaped the nation. Now available online as well as in a 24-volume print edition.

Children's/School Dictionaries and Reference

As a leading literacy publisher, Oxford offers the most comprehensive and authoritative range of dictionaries for children and young adults as well as fascinating and well-researched reference materials.

Dictionaries for Learning English

Oxford produces a wide range of monolingual and bilingual dictionaries which are designed specifically for people who are learning English as a second or foreign language. The titles cover all levels from beginner to advanced, and all ages from children to adult.

AskOxford - Oxford's language and dictionary resource

If you have a query about the English language, want to look up a word, need some help with your writing skills, are curious about how dictionaries are made, or simply have some time to learn about the language then just ask the experts at AskOxford.com.

Featuring: Three online texts available to search free (Compact Oxford English Dictionary, Dictionary of Quotations, and Dictionary of First Names), word of the day, word games, crosswords, grammar, spelling and usage tips, and help with improving your writing.