Chambers Dictionary
Classic English reference
$9.99
5.7for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Chambers Dictionary
Chambers is the single-volume international English dictionary with the widest coverage of all the riches of the English language. Clear, accurate and occasionally witty definitions, with the latest new words from science, technology and contemporary culture.
This 13th Edition reflects the changes in our language, with special attention paid to new words that have emerged, new uses of old words and the most up-to-date pronunciation. The 13th Edition includes over 260,000 distinct words, compounds, phrases and derived forms.
The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. Search features include:
- Alphabetical listing
- Spelling suggestions
- Sounds-like and often-confused
- Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant)
- Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs
- Customize search options (case, derived forms, etc)
- Anagrams
There are also standard bookmark, recent word and random word features. No Internet connection is required, and it supports Split View and Slide over for use with other apps on iPad.
The Chambers Dictionary is treasured by word-lovers and crossword enthusiasts for its majestic coverage of English and its tradition of sneaking in a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions. Alone among the single-volume dictionaries, it preserves a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering all the latest developments in contemporary English.
Chambers Thesaurus is also available as a separate app, and can easily be cross-referenced from the dictionary. Our WordWeb, Chambers, Collins and Oxford dictionaries are also available separately for Windows and Mac desktop.
This 13th Edition reflects the changes in our language, with special attention paid to new words that have emerged, new uses of old words and the most up-to-date pronunciation. The 13th Edition includes over 260,000 distinct words, compounds, phrases and derived forms.
The intelligent word entry suggests possible correct spellings as you type, as well as listing words that sound the same or are often confused. Search features include:
- Alphabetical listing
- Spelling suggestions
- Sounds-like and often-confused
- Fast pattern-matching search (*, ?, vowel and consonant)
- Filter search results by noun, verb, adjective, adverbs
- Customize search options (case, derived forms, etc)
- Anagrams
There are also standard bookmark, recent word and random word features. No Internet connection is required, and it supports Split View and Slide over for use with other apps on iPad.
The Chambers Dictionary is treasured by word-lovers and crossword enthusiasts for its majestic coverage of English and its tradition of sneaking in a sprinkling of light-hearted definitions. Alone among the single-volume dictionaries, it preserves a rich stock of words from our literary heritage as well as covering all the latest developments in contemporary English.
Chambers Thesaurus is also available as a separate app, and can easily be cross-referenced from the dictionary. Our WordWeb, Chambers, Collins and Oxford dictionaries are also available separately for Windows and Mac desktop.
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What's New in the Latest Version 5.7
Last updated on Feb 25, 2024
Old Versions
Minor fixes
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Version History
5.7
Feb 25, 2024
Minor fixes
5.6
Mar 29, 2023
Fixed definition word hyperlinking
5.5
Mar 26, 2023
Fixed issue with screen switching when loading from background. Minor cosmetics.
5.4
Mar 22, 2023
Minor fixes
5.1
Oct 1, 2022
Minor fixes
4.3
Mar 2, 2022
Minor bug fixes
4.1
Sep 20, 2020
Fixes for iPadOS 14 compatiblity
3.85
Oct 25, 2019
Settings bug fix.
3.83
Oct 21, 2019
Fixes for latest iOS compatibility.
3.80
Oct 2, 2019
Updates for iOS 13 including Dark Mode support.
Improved external keyboard navigation on iPad.
Improved external keyboard navigation on iPad.
3.70
Jan 30, 2019
Latest iPhone optimization. Button for one-touch switch to Chambers Thesaurus (if installed).
3.62
Feb 28, 2018
Minor corrections and fixes
3.61
Oct 19, 2017
Bug fixes
3.5
Oct 16, 2017
- Latest iOS compatibility
- Minor dictionary corrections
- Minor dictionary corrections
3.3
Sep 10, 2016
- Latest iOS compatibility
- Easier bookmarking on iPad and random bookmark feature
- Minor dictionary corrections
- Easier bookmarking on iPad and random bookmark feature
- Minor dictionary corrections
3.2
Nov 25, 2015
- Support for Split View and Slide Over on iPad
- Automatically look up clipboard word when switching from other app
- Small number of database fixes
- Automatically look up clipboard word when switching from other app
- Small number of database fixes
3.1
Sep 22, 2014
Updates and fixes for iOS8 and iPhone 6. Minor corrections.
3.0
Jun 26, 2014
Updated to the new 13th Edition
2.6
Nov 30, 2013
- Faster pattern search
- icon more consistent with Chambers Thesaurus
- icon more consistent with Chambers Thesaurus
2.5
Oct 23, 2013
- Updated icon (by popular demand)
- Fixed issues with iPhone landscape display
- Fixed issues with iPhone landscape display
2.4
Oct 17, 2013
- iOS 7 update
- minor bug fixes
- minor bug fixes
2.3
Aug 16, 2013
- Fixed issue with display of some long entries
- Pattern search is no longer accent sensitive
- A few minor indexing issues resolved
- Other small enhancements
- Pattern search is no longer accent sensitive
- A few minor indexing issues resolved
- Other small enhancements
2.2
Sep 19, 2012
iOS6/iPhone 5 compatibility, minor bug fixes
2.1
Mar 31, 2012
- Fixed pronunciation hint pop-ups
- Minor database indexing fixes
- iPad 3 updates
- Minor database indexing fixes
- iPad 3 updates
2.0
Mar 6, 2012
- Updated to Chambers 12th Edition
- Cloud bookmark sych option with new Mac OS dictionary app and other iOS apps
- various bug fixes
- Cloud bookmark sych option with new Mac OS dictionary app and other iOS apps
- various bug fixes
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iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
Chambers Dictionary supports English