New Words

by Orin Hargraves

Hundreds of words and expressions enter American English every year. Many of these words wither and die before being written or spoken by more than a handful of people, but a respectable number survive. Oxford lexicographers dive into the sea of language to catch these words as soon as they hatch; then they set about defining these additions to English, which may come from slang, other languages, technical jargon, or scientific breakthroughs. Oxford's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195172825
• ISBN13: 9780195172829
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

a great companion to your dictionary

I picked up this book because I am a dedicated wordlover, and new dictionaries don't come out often enough for me! I didn't read this straight through (who would) but I did look through most of it, and I found a lot of great words! For instance, I am an "adultescent!"The definitions are easy to understand and the citations from actual magazines and newspapers are great.