Dictionary.com: English Words

Dictionary.com: English Words

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 7, 2009
  • September 28, 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

12.1.6

September 28, 2026

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

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$2.99

Example Sentences

Boost your vocab usage with examples.

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Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

Need ad-free version for a fee

I finally figured out that the reason the app hasn’t been working is that a new version was released rather than because I was lingering on older OS versions of devices. Would have been helpful to have notification in the old app to let me know to replace the app with the new version.

Now that I’ve downloaded the new version of the app, I can’t find a way to pay for an ad-free experience. I have tolerance for ads on a website, but not in a dictionary app for a mobile device. I want a clean reference app and I’m willing to pay for ad-free, but if you are no longer going to offer that, then I must regretfully look for an alternative. I really liked your product and hope you will reconsider offering an ad-free experience for a fee.
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broken

Paid for aNd it stopped working
It’s a total 100% disappointment

ads galore too

Age rating

Are you saying that you have to be 13 to look up words because that sucks

Okay but

Some words the app just cannot define. Simple stuff

Best to worst

This app used to have some amazing features but recently has been dumbed down. The favourited words feature has gone for some reason and you used to be able to click on any words and see the definition. Now only a small number of random words have this option. Really weird choice by the devs. Sure it serves the definition of a “dictionary” (ironic) but it used to be a lot more functional
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Notifications not working as expected

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Inconsistent behavior when tapping on words

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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

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Requested Features

5 requests

Dedicated section to display all forms of a word

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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.