Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

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Access America's most respected dictionary, updated with new words and meanings. This app offers offline access, voice search, daily vocabulary challenges, and a thesaurus. It's designed for English language reference, education, and vocabulary enhancement.

Offline dictionary access
Voice search for words
Daily Word of the Day
Vocabulary word games
Integrated thesaurus
Audio pronunciations
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June 8, 2026

Fixes crash for iOS 16 users

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This app rose +1 position in Reference chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

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Last updated on July 18, 2026.

User reviews

Limited definitions

Definitions are very limited in their explanation for kids!!

Marian-Webster Dictionary

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Love it

It’s on the front page of my iPhone . It’s probably the 2nd most used app there. I happen to like words too. Use it daily and refer to it always.
I have loved words ever since as a kid I used to read “Word Power” or “Power Words” in Reader’s Digest. I would try to use any new words as I became aware of them. I loved it.
It , RD , always came to our house. It had really good short stories , silly comic jokes and some of the most interesting tidbits of information.
Enjoy your day.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes when searching for certain words

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Widget does not update daily word

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Scribble feature is buggy

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Inconsistent ad behavior

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add spelling correction suggestions

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Improve word game timer and scoring

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Expand etymology information

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Add more languages beyond English

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Improve widget functionality

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What does the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app do?

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

What are the key features of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app?

Key features include offline access to definitions and synonyms, voice search, a daily 'Word of the Day,' word games for vocabulary testing, favorite word tracking, and an integrated thesaurus with over 200,000 word choices. It also offers audio pronunciations by real English speakers.

Is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with ads. An in-app purchase is available to remove ads and gain access to specialized dictionaries such as Kids, Medical, and Legal dictionaries.

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

The app is optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also offers a scrolling index for tablets and an Apple Watch extension for quick access to the 'Word of the Day' and definitions.

How can this app help with learning English?

The app aids English learning through its comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, example sentences showing word usage in context, audio pronunciations, and daily vocabulary challenges. The 'Word of the Day' feature and word games are specifically designed for vocabulary enhancement.