Publisher's Synopsis

The Oxford Picture Dictionary provides a fully integrated vocabulary development program, progressing from essential words to the more complex, delivered in short, thematic units. This edition still features the rich and vibrant illustrations that the Oxford Picture Dictionary is known and loved for. These illustrations present vocabulary in meaningful, real-life contexts to ensure success outside of class. So, what's new in the Third Edition?

  • 11 new and expanded topics. What words do students need to navigate a doctor's appointment? Or on their first day at a new job? New and expanded topics - Illnesses and Medical Conditions, Health Insurance, Cyber Safety, Job Search, Career Planning, Soft Skills, First Day on the Job, Inside a Company, Information Technology, Digital Literacy, Internet Research - focus on the important life skills students need today.
  • Updated activities and an increased focus on 21st century skills help students prepare for work, academic study, and citizenship.
  • A focus on Oxford 3000 vocabulary ensures students learn the most useful and important words.
The monolingual dictionary (American English) is also available as a Student e-Book. Find out more.

Book information

ISBN: 9780194505291
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Third edition
DEWEY: 423.17
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 296
Weight: 750g
Height: 279mm
Width: 217mm
Spine width: 12mm