The Chambers Dictionary is established as the dictionary of choice for all word-lovers and crossword enthusiasts. It is known for its comprehensive coverage of English and for its tradition of including the occasional light-hearted definition in its pages. Alone among modern single-volume dictionaries, it retains an interest in the past as well as the present, offering a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering recent developments in English. The dictionary has now been updated to include definitions of more than 500 new words that have entered the language since the publication of the previous edition in 2003.