The American Heritage Dictionary―Office Edition

Based on the authoritative American HeritageR Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition, the Office Edition has been completely updated; every single entry has been reviewed and revised as necessary. Its thousands of new words and senses, such as antiquark, earbud, and the verb sense of friend, reflect recent developments in the sciences, technology, and popular culture. Hundreds of photographs and drawings enhance the text, and several tables such as the periodic table of the elements and a table of units of measurement provide helpful data in a useful visual format. Forming the heart of the dictionary, however, are its more than 70,000 entry words, whose clear, straightforward definitions--supplemented by pronunciations, inflections of irregular verbs and plural nouns, and selected etymologies--make the Office Edition of the American HeritageR Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition, an essential reference for the office, school, or home.

The Editors of the American HeritageR Dictionaries are professional lexicographers who familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in specific subject areas, research and analyze new developments and usage, and work with expert consultants to ensure that the content of our publications is as accurate and as up-to-date as possible.