Merriam-Webster Dictionary+

Merriam-Webster Dictionary+

Premium Ad-free Dictionary

22K ratings
516 reviews
$9.99

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Access America's leading dictionary with over 15,000 extra entries for people and places. Enjoy offline access, voice search, and daily vocabulary builders. This app offers expert word guidance with a thesaurus and example sentences.

โœ“Ad-free experience
โœ“15,000+ premium entries
โœ“Offline dictionary access
โœ“Voice search functionality
โœ“Daily Word of the Day
โœ“Vocabulary-building word games
โœ“Integrated thesaurus
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What's New in Merriam

5.9.6

September 22, 2026

A dictionary update with 1,400 new words and definitions.

Charts

Top Paid

๐Ÿ“ˆย 9+2

Reference

This app rose +2 positions in Reference chart.

Last updated on October 13, 2026.

Top Paid

๐Ÿ“‰ย 177-8

Global

This app dropped -8 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 13, 2026.

User reviews

The best US English dictionary

As a writer, English teacher, and puzzle & trivia nerd, this is my go-to app for definitions, spellings, pronunciations, synonyms, + winning nerdy arguments. I love the M-W collegiate physical book, but the app is updated constantly so in some ways itโ€™s superior to the dead tree version.

Needs accessibility settings

Missing settings for font size etc
Could be so much better for your users

Outstanding app

This is a great app to have for the most part is very specific and vast

Focused On Its Purpose

I so appreciate the absence of advertising that interrupts and distracts from trains of thought.

Helpful & educational

Use for research and learning new words.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes and crashes on launch

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Audio pronunciations not working in some cases

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Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

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Syncing issues between devices

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Requested Features

5 requests

Improved search with spell-check and suggestions

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Ability to mark and review words

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Integration with system search and Siri

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Support for landscape mode and dark mode

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Expanded word coverage and more detailed definitions

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FAQ

What does the Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ app do?

This app provides access to America's respected dictionary, continuously updated with new words and meanings. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary building, offering features like a thesaurus, example sentences, and audio pronunciations.

What are the key features of this dictionary app?

Key features include an ad-free experience, over 15,000 premium entries for people and places, offline access to definitions and synonyms, voice search, a daily Word of the Day, word games, and an integrated thesaurus with over 200,000 word choices.

Is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core dictionary functionality. However, it also presents an option for a premium, ad-free experience and includes additional premium content for purchase, such as over 15,000 extra entries.

What devices is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary+ app compatible with?

The app is optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also offers features like favorite word syncing through iCloud, allowing you to share your preferences between devices and on the Web.

How can this app help me improve my vocabulary?

The app supports vocabulary building through its daily Word of the Day feature, fun word games and quizzes to test your knowledge, and access to a comprehensive thesaurus with example sentences to understand word usage in context.