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title: "Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins (Oxford Dictionary)"
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# Interactive online games & puzzles Thousands of word histories Engaging & educational content Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins (Oxford Dictionary)

**Price:** € 29.60
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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the stories behind every word – because knowing origins is the new power move!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins (Oxford Dictionary)
- **How much does it cost?** € 29.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Boost Language Skills:** Perfect for primary and secondary students seeking extra language support.
- • **Dive into Word Origins:** Explore thousands of fascinating histories behind everyday words and phrases.
- • **Curious & Quirky Entries:** Discover 'yucky', 'mind-boggling', and thematic word sections from food to dinosaurs.
- • **Expertly Crafted Content:** Written by renowned word expert John Ayto for trusted, high-quality learning.
- • **Interactive Learning Hub:** Access downloadable games, puzzles, and activities online to make learning fun.

## Overview

The Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins is a uniquely engaging dictionary designed for children aged 10+, offering thousands of word histories, thematic sections, and expert insights by John Ayto. It supports language learning with fun, interactive online resources, making it a top choice for schools and curious young minds.

## Description

A fun and informative dictionary on the origins of words. The Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins is the only dictionary of word origins for schools, featuring histories of many thousands of words. Key features include: • An engaging, funny, and absorbing history of thousands of words and phrases used in everyday language • Perfect for additional language support in primary and secondary school • Entries on especially curious, 'yucky', and 'mind-boggling' words • A full thematic section on words from the worlds of food, fashion, dinosaur names, invented and onomatopoeic words and much more • Written by top word expert John Ayto • Online support with downloadable games, puzzles, and activities • For children ages 10+ and in Years 6 & 7

Review: Great for kids to learn about words and hopefully give context to spelling and meaning. - Well laid out. Interesting section in the middle with different topics that you can dip in and out of for interest.
Review: Excellent. - I ordered this for my daughter who is keen to research the origins of words. The book is absolutely fantastic and exactly what we expected.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 27,693 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 41 in Dictionaries for Children 1,131 in Primary School Textbooks 4,117 in Social Sciences (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 133 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for kids to learn about words and hopefully give context to spelling and meaning.
*by F***A on 17 October 2021*

Well laid out. Interesting section in the middle with different topics that you can dip in and out of for interest.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent.
*by H***N on 17 June 2019*

I ordered this for my daughter who is keen to research the origins of words. The book is absolutely fantastic and exactly what we expected.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by I***A on 3 January 2021*

Great

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- Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins (Oxford Dictionary)
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*Last updated: 2026-07-30*