Best New Oxford American Dictionary Apps

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Updated August 2026

Looking for free new oxford american dictionary apps? 14 of our 239+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top New Oxford American Dictionary Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Oxford Dictionary & ThesaurusOxford Dictionary & ThesaurusFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesAug 2026
2Dictionary.com: English WordsDictionary.com: English WordsFree4.8★ (328K)YesNoAug 2026
3Merriam-Webster DictionaryMerriam-Webster DictionaryFree4.8★ (324K)YesYesAug 2026
4WordWeb DictionaryWordWeb DictionaryFree4.6★ (268)NoNoAug 2026
5American Learners DictionaryAmerican Learners DictionaryFree3.5★ (13)NoNoAug 2026
6Oxford Advanced Learner's DictOxford Advanced Learner's DictFree2.4★ (96)NoYesAug 2026
7Oxford Deluxe (InApp)Oxford Deluxe (InApp)Free4.4★ (310)NoYesAug 2026
8Oxford Dictionary of English 2Oxford Dictionary of English 2$14.994.2★ (30)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for New Oxford American Dictionary

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus#1

Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus by MobiSystems, Inc.

Etymology & Offline Vocabulary
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast collection of dictionaries and thesauruses with definitions, pronunciations, and etymology. Features include offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists. Ideal for students, professionals, and word enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Reliable and simple to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive and best for all English, especially rare and aged language
  • 👍 Very useful for learning new words
  • 👍 Excellent reference app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, way too many ads
  • 🔒 Annoying popup ads makes it unusable
  • 🔒 Ads stuck in, despite payment
Dictionary.com: English Words#2

Dictionary.com: English Words by Curiosity Media

Dictionary, Thesaurus, Vocab
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😐(328K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Robust dictionary and thesaurus
  • 🤓 Helpful resources like blogs and articles
  • 💡 Useful word games and puzzles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search results and missing definitions
  • 💸 Aggressive ads even after paid upgrades
  • 🤯 Frequent crashes and performance issues
Merriam-Webster Dictionary#3

Merriam-Webster Dictionary by Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(324K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#38in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Comprehensive definitions
  • 👍 Helpful thesaurus
  • 🚀 Offline access

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Difficulty closing ads
  • 🐛 Repetitive game questions

More New Oxford American Dictionary apps to explore

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WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
WordWeb Dictionary
Offline ad-free dictionary
Free

This app provides a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus with fast searching, spelling suggestions, definitions, and usage examples. It offers extensive word data and advanced search filters without requiring an internet connection.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusFast searchingSpelling suggestions
🔍 Reference
(268)
free
5
American Learners Dictionary
American Learners Dictionary
American Learners Dictionary
Oxford American Dictionary
Free

Enhance your English vocabulary with clear definitions, phonetic spellings, and usage examples. This comprehensive dictionary offers offline access and a user-friendly interface for quick lookups.

Comprehensive word definitionsAudio pronunciation guidesSynonyms and antonyms
📚 Education
(13)
free
6
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dict
for learners of English
Free

This app provides a comprehensive dictionary reference for English learners, including advanced vocabulary, collocations, and synonyms. It offers offline access, real-voice pronunciation, and search functionality to enhance learning for work and study.

Advanced learner's dictionaryCollocations dictionaryLearner's thesaurus
🔍 Reference
(96)
free with in-app purchases
7
Oxford Deluxe (InApp)
Oxford Deluxe (InApp)
Oxford Deluxe (InApp)
(InApp version)
Free

Access the most comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus, complete with audio pronunciations and advanced search features. This app offers deep language exploration with AI-powered explanations and cross-referencing capabilities.

Full content of unabridged dictionary and thesaurus72,000 pre-recorded native British audio pronunciationsThree-way cross-referencing search
🔍 Reference
(310)
free with in-app purchases
8
Oxford Dictionary of English 2
Oxford Dictionary of English 2
Oxford Dictionary of English 2
UniDict® Powered
$14.99

Access the comprehensive Oxford Dictionary of English, Second Edition, with audio pronunciations. Features include advanced search, flashcard creation, and offline use. Ideal for students and language enthusiasts.

Full content of unabridged texts72,000 pre-recorded sound filesThree-way cross-referencing search
📚 Education
(30)
paid
9
Macmillan American Dictionary
Macmillan American Dictionary
Macmillan American Dictionary
Macmillan American Dictionary
Free

This comprehensive American English dictionary offers over 100,000 references and 80,000 examples, featuring clear definitions and up-to-date information on new words and spoken English. It includes advanced search functions, vocabulary grouping, and the ability to bookmark favorite words.

Over 100,000 references80,000 examples of words in useUp-to-date information on new words
📚 Education
(39)
free
10
American Heritage Dictionary 5
American Heritage Dictionary 5
American Heritage Dictionary 5
UniDict® Powered
Free

Access a comprehensive English language dictionary with over 10,000 new words and senses. Features include real-time searching, cross-referencing, pronunciation guides, and etymologies. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of word origins on the go.

Entire text of the Fifth EditionReal-time progressive searchingThree-way cross-referencing indexes
🔍 Reference
(411)
free with in-app purchases
11
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
Advanced Dictionary&Thesaurus
English dictionary with Audio
Free

This comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus offers precise definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and related words. It features intelligent search tools, offline audio, and customizable themes to enhance your language learning experience.

140,000+ definitionsSynonyms, antonyms, and related wordsOffline audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge English Dictionary
Cambridge English Dictionary
for Advanced Learners, 4th ed.
Free

This comprehensive dictionary app provides definitions, pronunciations, and thesaurus entries for over 140,000 words and phrases. It offers advanced search capabilities, learning tools like flashcards and quizzes, and offline access. Ideal for English learners preparing for exams.

British and American English audio pronunciationsSMART Thesaurus for related words and phrasesFlash Card Quiz for memorization
🔍 Reference
(289)
free with in-app purchases
13
Oxford Dictionary of English.
Oxford Dictionary of English.
Oxford Dictionary of English.
UniDict® Powered
$14.99

Access the most comprehensive English dictionary on mobile, featuring extensive vocabulary, audio pronunciations, and advanced search capabilities. Explore language with offline access, word-of-the-day features, and helpful tools for learning and research.

Full content of unabridged texts72,000 pre-recorded sound filesThree-way cross-referencing search
🔍 Reference
(75)
free with in-app purchases
14
American Heritage® Dictionary
American Heritage® Dictionary
American Heritage® Dictionary
UniDict® - 4th Edition (AHD4)
$12.99

Access a comprehensive digital dictionary with nearly 300,000 terms and thousands of sound files. Features include advanced search, etymology, and AI-powered tools for deeper understanding and language learning.

Full dictionary text33,000+ example sentences64,000+ recorded sound files
🔍 Reference
(199)
free with in-app purchases
15
Dictionary.
Dictionary.
Dictionary.
by TheFreeDictionary.com
Free

Access a comprehensive dictionary, thesaurus, and translation tool with millions of definitions and synonyms. Explore specialty dictionaries, learn new words daily, and play word games. This app offers offline access and integrates seamlessly with other applications.

Offline dictionary and thesaurusMillions of definitions and synonymsWord of the Day and Idiom of the Day
🔍 Reference
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Early American Words Defined
$0.99

Explore early American English with this digital version of Noah Webster's 1828 dictionary. It offers over 70,000 definitions refined with AI for modern relevance, presented in an intuitive interface across Apple devices.

Over 70,000 word entriesAI-enhanced definitionsSwift word lookup
🔍 Reference
(3)
paid
17
Oxford Deluxe (ODE & OTE)
Oxford Deluxe (ODE & OTE)
Oxford Deluxe (ODE & OTE)
UniDict® Powered
$24.99

This comprehensive reference app combines the full content of the Oxford Dictionary of English and the Oxford Thesaurus of English. It features audio pronunciations, advanced search options, an AI teacher for explanations, and helpful widgets.

Full Oxford Dictionary of English contentFull Oxford Thesaurus of English content72,000 pre-recorded audio pronunciations
🔍 Reference
(71)
paid
18
English Dictionary - Offline
English Dictionary - Offline
English Dictionary - Offline
Offline English Dictionary
Free

A comprehensive offline English dictionary offering in-depth word definitions, usage examples, and rich language data. Explore synonyms, antonyms, pronunciations, and more without an internet connection.

Offline accessDetailed word definitionsUsage examples
🔍 Reference
(7)
free with in-app purchases
19
Webster’s College Dictionary
Webster’s College Dictionary
Webster’s College Dictionary
New World® English reference
$14.99

This comprehensive dictionary offers over 160,000 entries with clear definitions, synonym notes, and usage guidance. It includes extensive Americanisms and terms from various fields, with advanced search and learning tools for an enhanced vocabulary experience.

Over 160,000 entriesClear definitions and synonym notesExtensive Americanisms
🔍 Reference
(252)
paid
20
Etymonline English Dictionary
Etymonline English Dictionary
Etymonline English Dictionary
Dictionary to Build Vocabulary
Free

Explore the origins and history of English words with this comprehensive dictionary app. It offers instant search, related word suggestions, and an offline mode for premium users. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of word roots.

Word origin explorationInstant search with suggestionsRelated words by root
📚 Education
(11K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about New Oxford American Dictionary

What are the best new oxford american dictionary apps for iPhone?
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus tops our new oxford american dictionary apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 29K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 14 of the top new oxford american dictionary apps we rank are free to download, including Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus and Dictionary.com: English Words.
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 239+ new oxford american dictionary apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides access to a comprehensive collection of dictionaries and thesauruses from Oxford Languages. It offers definitions, synonyms, antonyms, audio pronunciations, and word origins for a vast number of words. It also includes features like offline access, advanced search options, and personalized word lists.
Key features include access to 15 different Oxford dictionaries, a built-in thesaurus, audio pronunciations, etymology, word of the day, favorites, recent searches, auto-correction, and advanced search options like camera and voice search. Premium users get unlimited database access, offline functionality, and an ad-free experience.