Dictionary - Merriam-Webster5.6.2

Look up an English word, read its meaning, and see how it is used in context with Dictionary - Merriam-Webster. Published by Merriam-Webster Inc., it serves as an English reference for learners, writers, students, and anyone building vocabulary. Its definitions, synonyms, and examples help resolve unfamiliar words and support more precise word choice.

Definitions and synonyms remain available offline, while illustrations, audio pronunciations, and voice search require an internet connection. Users can speak a word to search, receive a Word of the Day, and test their progress with vocabulary-building quizzes. The integrated thesaurus contains more than 200,000 word choices, with usage examples that distinguish related terms.

English speakers provide the audio pronunciations, and users can save favorite entries or revisit their search history. Favorites can sync across devices, while tablet users can move through the dictionary using a scrolling index. The app suits English learners studying usage as well as readers, writers, and students checking a word during everyday work or reading.

On Android, version 5.6.2 updates the dictionary with new words and revised definitions, along with bug fixes. It is free to use, with a paid version offering additional features.

Free to use — a paid version with additional features is also available.