• A dictionary and thesaurus in a handy-sized, small format and durable flexi binding, providing quick reference help whenever you need it
• Over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and over 65,000 synonyms
• 'Effective English' supplement covers the basics of writing English and how to get the best out of your thesaurus
• Newly integrated text and clear colour layout allows you to find meanings and synonyms quickly and easily
• A portable and durable dictionary and thesaurus in one volume for home, work, or school
• Instant access - wherever you are - with 6 months' access* to Oxford's premium online dictionary service
• Discover more about English using our fully integrated online dictionary and thesaurus, updated regularly so you can see the latest changes to the language. Plus audio pronunciations, guides to grammar and spelling, and much more

The Oxford Colour Dictionary & Thesaurus is a convenient, compact, and portable reference book to help with studies or to solve everyday language problems and puzzles, wherever you are.

This third edition features a brand new colour layout. The thesaurus entry for a word sits directly alongside the dictionary entry so that you do not have to hunt around the page to find the word you are looking for.

This new edition contains a centre section on 'Effective English' which covers the basics of writing English and how to get the best out of your thesaurus.