The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600,000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1,000 years of English.

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and usage of 500,000 words …

The Oxford English Dictionary is a comprehensive historical dictionary that aims to document the English language in all its varieties from the eleventh century to the present day.

Dive into our interactive resources to learn more about the Oxford English Dictionary and uncover the rich history and usage of 500,000 words and phrases past and present, from across the …

In this section, you will find resources to make the most of the OED (including our guides on how to get started), explore how it is being used in academic research and teaching, sign up to …

The Oxford English Dictionary was originally published in fascicles between 1884 and 1928. A one-volume supplement was published in 1933, and four further supplementary volumes were …

Far more than a convenient place to look up words and their origins, the Oxford English Dictionary is an irreplaceable part of English culture. It not only provides an important record of the …

Understanding entries Glossary of grammatical terms OED terminology Symbols and other conventions Abbreviations Pronunciation Frequency Display of compounds and other derived …

The latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary includes nearly 600 new words, phrases, and senses, including beating heart, busy bee, secret admirer, ditto, and cold turkey.

Many of the OED blog posts have been moved to our Discoverability hubs. In these hubs, you will find overviews on the history of English, commentaries on the etymology and semantic …