Dictionary.com: English Words

Dictionary.com: English Words

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 7, 2009
  • June 23, 2026

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Access over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms for English words. Enhance your vocabulary with daily new words, example sentences, and audio pronunciations. This app provides grammar tips and editorial content to deepen your understanding of the English language.

2 million+ definitions and synonyms
Word of the Day
Example sentences
Audio pronunciations
Grammar tips
Search history
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What's New in Dictionary.com

12.1.0

June 23, 2026

This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com

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In-App Purchases

$2.99

Example Sentences

Boost your vocab usage with examples.

Charts

Top Free

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Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Really great but…

Would love to see a favourited word section. I can’t always remember what I’ve searched up.

Used to be great

Over the years I accrued an incredible compilation of hundreds of vocabulary words only for the app to delete the ‘favorites’ feature which entirely deleted all of my saved words. Super disappointing.

Downgrade From Previous Version

I really used to enjoy the previous version of this app. I feel the redesign makes it very cluttered and difficult to navigate. Ads are scattered everywhere, and videos just pop up randomly. They are difficult to swipe off of when you scroll. The U.I. Is uninspiring and not fun to look at. The articles are difficult to distinguish from the ads they place. I had the previous Pro version and now with that removed, I’m uninstalling.
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stupid ads, deleted app

and will never use this never again

Pop up ads render this app unusable

I’ll search a word, and when I attempt to scroll down to read the definition, the page doesn’t move. The part of the screen that is supposed to register the scrolling is taken up by a pop up ad that cannot be closed. I got the app to try to escape the incessant pop up ads on the website, only to be met with the same issue.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Notifications not working as expected

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when tapping on words

Bug

Offline dictionary not downloading properly

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Frequent crashes and freezes on various devices

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Paid features not unlocking or resetting unexpectedly

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Dedicated section to display all forms of a word

Feature

Ability to create and manage custom word lists

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Improved offline mode with more functionality

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Better integration with other productivity apps

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More language support beyond just English

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FAQ

What does the Dictionary.com app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus, offering over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms. It aims to help users improve their English vocabulary, understanding, and writing skills through various features.

What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include access to millions of definitions and synonyms, a 'Word of the Day' to expand vocabulary, example sentences to show word usage, audio pronunciations, grammar tips, and a search history to track learned words.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, providing access to its core dictionary and thesaurus functions. It may offer additional content or features through in-app purchases.

Who is this app designed for?

This application is ideal for students, writers, language learners, or anyone looking to enhance their English vocabulary and comprehension. It's suitable for both beginners and advanced English speakers.

How can this app help improve my English?

The app helps improve English by providing definitions, synonyms, and example sentences for a vast number of words. Features like 'Word of the Day', audio pronunciations, and grammar tips further support vocabulary expansion and correct usage.