Free Dictionary API
The Free Dictionary API offers developers simple access to word definitions, phonetics, and example sentences. It is widely used for building dictionary apps, educational tools, and language-learning platforms. A clean JSON response helps developers quickly integrate vocabulary and reference features into projects.
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API Endpoints
Get definitions, pronunciations, and examples for English words
Full URL
https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/api/v2/entries/en/{word}Code Examples
curl -X GET 'https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/api/v2/entries/en/{word}'Parameters
{
"word": "hello"
}Example Response
{
"word": "hello",
"meanings": [
{
"definitions": [
{
"definition": "A greeting."
}
],
"partOfSpeech": "noun"
}
],
"phonetic": "həˈləʊ"
}Version
v2
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dictionaryeducationwords
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