# Children's Dictionary — A guide to the world of words

> Child-friendly dictionary and thesaurus for grades 3-8 with integrated thesaurus. (iPhone/iPad app by Wordsmyth LLC.)

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- Developer: [Wordsmyth LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497549699)
- Category: Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/childrens-dictionary/id1497549700/reviews.md

## What is Children's Dictionary?

The Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary-Thesaurus is a thoughtfully-written dictionary designed for upper elementary and middle school students (grades 3 to 8). The app can be used with or without an internet connection.
• Child-friendly definitions
Definitions for the Children’s Dictionary-Thesaurus are written specifically for children, in a clear and uncomplicated style – for native speakers as well as ELLs.  Definitions use a controlled vocabulary and simple sentence structure.  In addition, thousands of easy-to-understand example sentences, photos, and illustrations enhance understanding of the meanings of words and make learning fun.
• Careful sense selection
A word can have many different meanings.  Dictionaries refer to these different meanings as “senses” of words. Advanced dictionaries quite often list ten or twenty different senses for a single word. Very common words, especially, can have a vast number of senses, some of them only subtly different from each other in meaning and some very rare or sophisticated. The Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary is unique among dictionaries for children in that it includes a relatively large number of senses for each word.  At the same time, only the most common and important senses are chosen so that the child will not be overwhelmed by information and can make sense of the meanings that are presented. Clear example sentences put these word senses in a context that makes them easy for children to understand.
• Vulgar words filter
Our Children’s Dictionary includes words that are essential for children’s vocabulary development—fourteen thousand of them!  However, words that are used primarily to cause offense or are generally considered very offensive in our society are not included in this dictionary intended for children.  Vulgar words tend to be learned through natural exposure, and we feel it is within the province of caregivers and educators to decide when and how to help children shape their view of these words.  For our part, we are more concerned with giving children the necessary words and concepts to succeed in school and to become good readers and communicators.
• Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similars:  Wordsmyth’s Integrated Thesaurus 
One unique feature of Wordsmyth Dictionaries is the integration of a thesuaurs into the dictionary presentation.   The Wordmyth’s thesaurus includes synonyms, antonyms, and words that are similar in meaning to the headword. The thesaurus words are matched with individual senses of a word rather than just presenting a “pot of words” as synonyms, under the headword.  In Wordsmyth, they appear along with their corresponding definitions. For example, synonyms for the headword “hot” referring to high temperature, “hot” referring to spiciness of food, and “hot” referring to an angry temper are matched with and appear along with their appropriate definitions in the entry for “hot.”  
• Word Explorer
Unique to our Children’s Dictionary is the Word Explorer:  a word-finding and knowledge-exploration feature. It is an index of related words that allows a child to find words relating to multiple topics and to explore whole networks of words and their meanings.  So, for example, under the Topic “Communication” the keyword “art” is listed. Clicking on “art” leads the the child to find words that describe types of art, people who make art, things used in art, places where art can be found, and many other categories of information relating to the topic. 
• Spanish and Chinese support for ELLs
Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary provides special support for English Language Learners whose native language is Spanish or Chinese.  All 14,000 headwords in each of their senses have been translated into Spanish and Chinese. In cases where a headword cannot be translated with equivalent words, a liberal translation is provided in addition to a literal one. In addition, every example sentence accompanying a definition has been translated.

## Key features

- Child-friendly definitions
- Example sentences, photos, and illustrations
- Vulgar words filter
- Integrated thesaurus with synonyms and antonyms
- Offline access

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/childrens-dictionary/id1497549700/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Where are the pictures ?

*2021-10-31*

I don’t think this app actually does what is pictured. When I search the word ecosystem, for example, there are no pictures to show an ecosystem. There are not any translations either  as pictured in the preview of the app. There are not many setting to adjust either but it is possible that I do not have a setting on. 
So far I do not think it is worth the money spent.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2021-10-15*

Disappointed with this as the pronunciation audio does not work on my iPad. Otherwise OK; clearly laid out with helpful information, if a little uninspiring.

### 4/5 — FYI - it has sounds as of now.

*2021-09-21, version 1.1*

Good for phonics learners.

### 1/5 — The pronunciation function doesn’t work.

*2021-04-20*

It works before but now no. It’s not convenient.

### 3/5 — Kids friendly app but no sound

*2020-06-05, version 1.1*

The interface looks easy to use and like the phonics option for pronunciation but sadly, no sound.

### 4/5 — Additional Options

*2020-03-25*

Please add an option to save words to favorites

## Frequently asked questions about Children's Dictionary

### What is the Children's Dictionary?

The Children's Dictionary is a paid educational app designed for students in grades 3-8. It offers child-friendly definitions, example sentences, and an integrated thesaurus to help young learners expand their vocabulary and comprehension.

### What age rating is the Children's Dictionary for?

The Children's Dictionary has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners. It is specifically designed for upper elementary and middle school students.

### Can I use the Children's Dictionary offline?

Yes, the Children's Dictionary can be used with or without an internet connection. This allows students to access word definitions and thesaurus features anytime, anywhere.

### Does the Children's Dictionary include offensive words?

No, the Children's Dictionary includes a filter for vulgar words. It focuses on providing essential vocabulary for academic success and communication, leaving the discussion of offensive terms to caregivers and educators.

### What is the price of the Children's Dictionary?

The Children's Dictionary is a paid app priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase provides full access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### How often is the Children's Dictionary updated?

The Children's Dictionary was last updated on March 31, 2022, with version 1.2. This indicates a moderate update frequency, ensuring the app remains functional and relevant.

### What devices support the Children's Dictionary?

The Children's Dictionary is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This broad compatibility ensures that many iOS users can benefit from its educational content.

### What do users think of the Children's Dictionary?

The Children's Dictionary has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 6 ratings. While specific user sentiment is limited, the rating suggests a generally positive reception among its users.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2022-03-31

Database update with added headwords, phrases, images, and animations.

### 1.1 — 2020-06-03

Added support for multitasking on iPad with split view.

### 1.0 — 2020-03-06

No release notes.

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