Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary

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Released
June 26, 2015
Updated
September 25, 2026

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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

✓15 Oxford Dictionaries
✓Thesaurus integration
✓Audio pronunciations
✓Offline access
✓Camera search
✓Word of the Day
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User reviews

Premium level includes ads

I have paid for the premium level for this app for close to three years and just started getting ads. I canceled my subscription and deleted the app.

Scam ads and subscription models

This dictionary used to be mandatory in my college classes. Now the OED makes you sit through scam ads before letting you look at a definition. The other option is a paid subscription. To a dictionary.

Unashamed Begging for Money

If it really has something to do with the legendary Oxford University, that is so sad. The app constantly asks for money at every step. No audio is available without it. Also, without Premium, it seems it doesn't work offline, which is crazy.

Great app but it freezes

I use this app all the time on my iPhone, particularly when doing crosswords.

However the app frequently freezes, meaning that I have to close and reopen it.

OED - please fix the app!

This app is not linked to their website. Avoid paying for a useless dictionary

This Oxford Dictionary app is practically useless, especially for a paid app. Even after purchasing it, I can’t use my login details to access my account and save words on the Oxford website when using my desktop computer.

It doesn’t help me track my vocabulary learning, and I can’t add words that aren’t already in the dictionary to keep building my vocabulary. It’s a waste of money, especially when many free dictionaries offer a much better experience.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Favorites folder disappearing after device restart

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Inconsistent behavior when looking up words

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Frequent crashes and freezes

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Inability to restore premium purchases on new devices

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Requested Features

6 requests

Improved formatting and typography for definitions

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Better organization of features and information

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More advanced search and filtering options

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Ability to sync favorites across devices

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More challenging and interesting 'word of the day' selections

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Improved offline dictionary with more comprehensive coverage

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FAQ

What does the Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus app do?

This app provides access to a comprehensive collection of dictionaries and thesauruses from Oxford Languages. It offers definitions, synonyms, antonyms, audio pronunciations, and word origins for a vast number of words. It also includes features like offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to 15 different Oxford dictionaries, a built-in thesaurus, audio pronunciations, etymology, word of the day, favorites, recent searches, auto-correction, and advanced search options like camera and voice search. Premium users get unlimited database access, offline functionality, and an ad-free experience.

How much does the Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus app cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic features. It offers in-app purchases to upgrade to a premium version, which unlocks unlimited database access, offline functionality, audio pronunciations, and an ad-free experience. Pricing for the premium version is not specified in the description.

Is the Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus app available offline?

Yes, offline access is a key feature, especially for premium users. This allows you to access the extensive word database and its features anytime, anywhere, without requiring a data or internet connection.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for a wide range of users, including professionals looking to improve workplace communication, writers and journalists crafting content, students preparing for standardized tests like IELTS or TOEFL, academics needing precise terminology, and general word enthusiasts aiming to expand their vocabulary.