POCKET OXFORD ENGLISH DICT. Hardcover – 17 July 2013

This is not a tiny jeans pocket size dictionary, its about the size of a large novel and would only fit in a large coat pocket. If you need the tiny version, look for the Oxford mini dictionary.This is an ideal handy reference dictionary. The size is easy to hold without being cumbersome. The definitions are short and concise, and the coverage is good for day to day use. The print is a little small, but the print quality make it quite legible.Comparing this to the equivalent Collins dictionary (The Collins Essential English Dictionary) the Oxford Pocket Dictionary is fractionally smaller and contains fewer words, but is significantly better quality. The cover and binding of the Oxford are superior and the paper quality is far better. The Oxford is printed on good quality white paper, the Collins on low grade off white paper. Font size is similar in each, but easier to read in the Oxford due to the superior paper grade.

Great product quality service and excellent price will definitely recommend to friends and family

Its not really a pocket dictionary as others has pointed out it ownt fit in the pocket.But it has lots of modern words and just what I was looking for my daughter who is in Year 5 at school

I ordered this for my 8 year grand daughter who is just starting to want to look up words that she doesn't know the meaning of. However I was very disappointed that what is called a ''pocket'' dictionary is actually full size! I wanted her to be able to carry it around with her in her school bag etc and now she leaves it on her bedroom table and it doesn't get used as much as I hoped. To me, a pocket dictionary is just that - something you can carry around in your pocket! Having said all that, the delivery was very fast and arrived when promised and it arrived in very good condition.

This we bought for our 11 year old grand daughter for Christmas as one of her presents so she hasn't seen this yet. she is into reading stories big-time and experimenting with words and their meanings. Plus she starts senior school next year and it will be more than handy for her to have. We like to think she may regard this as her first 'grown up present'.

Not comprehensive, while the printing on some pages shifted resulting in narrow top margin and diagonal definitions...

I have been finding words being used incorrectly but cannot should not criticize with checking if modern use has changed this dictionary helps but also reaffirms my own belief.Being a "pocket" it is very handy to keep near to hand.

The perfect compact dictionary for quick and easy handling. My only criticism is that because of its unavoidable thickness, within a fairly short period the somewhat fragile binding will loosen and cause the book to be unusable.