Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, Deluxe Edition [Hardcover]

Random House (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0375426051 | ISBN-13: 978-0375426056 | Publication Date: October 11, 2005 | Edition: Deluxe

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In an elegant classic binding, the deluxe edition of the popular
Random House Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary
is a perfect gift for new graduates,
serious collectors, and word lovers of all ages.


This is the deluxe edition of our popular Random House Unabridged Dictionary—the most definitive single-volume reference of the English language. This compendium of traditional vocabulary and specialized terms offers authoritative factual and encyclopedia information, which, along with the deluxe cloth binding, makes this the perfect gift for word lovers of all ages.

This deluxe edition includes:

• A handsome cloth binding along with a high-quality box and Gilt edging, making this an attractive gift
• Three beautiful ribbon markers and thumb indexing for easy use
• Over 315,000 entries, and more definitions per word than other leading dictionaries
• Over 75,000 example phrases and sentences to demonstrate how words are used in context
• 2,400 illustrations and spot maps
• Scholarly etymologies show when a term entered the language
• Comprehensive notes at many entries which explain points of usage, pronunciation, distinctions among synonyms, and regional variations and dialects


Typeset and Printed in the U.S.A.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 2256 pages
• Publisher: Random House Reference; Deluxe edition (October 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375426051
• ISBN-13: 978-0375426056
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1 x 3.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,221,583 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unabridged Dictionary, February 23, 2006

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Mimi (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)

This replaced a 1986 version, and it was nice to have the "new words" section, although I wished those words had been incorporated into the main dictionary. Short of ordering the entire OED I guess this will suffice. I have tried some of the electronic dictionaries and they just do not compete with the real thing.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, March 6, 2007

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Kenneth Shed "Quarterback" (New Hampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)

As a medical student, I have found this to be an extremely valuable asset to my library. Some of the other students I know simply scoff at buying something like this, what with the Internet being the golden egg to so many. There are times though, that using a book for reference is not only functional, but also sometimes even easier, not to mention you don't have to second guess the information like you sometimes have to when pulling something from the internet. I have to find various times and places to study, and cannot always have easy access to a desktop computer or laptop. This 2,256-page behemoth is just that, it is a monster of a book. However, the durable make of it coupled with several ribbon markers makes it user friendly as well as fun! It is very in depth, having etymologies applied when necessary. It also has over 2,000 illustrations and beyond punctuation and spelling, also goes in depth with historical references so that you are not just finding the source of what you are looking for, but also the history of how it became that way. The medical terms found within are helpful and I have used this every day in some of my own research assignments. It is expensive, but considering that you are using it to better yourself in one form or another, I feel it is worth the price.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Convenience in a Weighty Package, January 15, 2007

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Silver Pen (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, Deluxe Edition (Hardcover)

This dictionary is a hefty 9-ish pounds, but that is actually a point of pride for me. I love to sit on my bed cross-legged and plop this hardcover in my lap, skimming through the delicate pages. If I'm looking for a specific word, the thumb indexing makes it very simple to navigate the 2,000+ pages. This dictionary is everything I ever wanted. I really enjoyed looking through the Proofreader's Marks (in the back, under the Basic Manual of Style). They make editing a peer's work a lot easier.