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.

โœ“Offline dictionary access
โœ“Voice search for words
โœ“Daily Word of the Day
โœ“Vocabulary word games
โœ“Integrated thesaurus
โœ“Audio pronunciations
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5.9.5

July 27, 2026

Bug fixes.

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The app has maintained its positionย atย 28ย recently.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

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Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

Better than most free apps

Very few ads. Functions as it should. Is very useful and helpful. Has a word of the day widget. Very good basic dictionary app. I was tired of downloading "word of the day apps" that were less word of the day and more lesson based, daily challenge game apps which forced you to pay for them just to get any actual use out of them, and they weren't even what they advertised to be. I love this app so far. Keep being awesome!
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Fun & educational games

Always amazing easy to understand definitions of words yet they are so precise and accurate.

Great dictionary; terrible ads

I love this app and use it throughout my week. Merriam-Webster is the standard and I grew up in a household where mouths would clamp shut and fingers would point to a dictionary when I asked anyone how a word was spelled.

But these ads are TOO MUCH. They are egregious and account for the lost star.
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Exceptional

The Merriam Webster Dictionary has come in handy more than once! The definitions are clearly explained and make perfect sense. I especially enjoy having the thesaurus because it comes in handy during various writing assignments, they have soooo many word varieties! Love this, give it a try!!!

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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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FAQ

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.