The bestselling dictionary-now available in a larger paperback format for the first time.A resource favorite since 1958, The Penguin Webster Handy College Dictionary features:



Highly readable type


Clear, precise definitions


Easy-to-follow advice on correct usage and grammar


Foreign words and phrases


Boxed inserts on etymologies and language usage


Current phrases, slang, and scientific terms


Special notes on word origins


Tables of weights and measurements


Languages and language families


Tables of signs and symbols



Comprehensive listing of abbreviations