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Free Dictionary API

The Free Dictionary API offers developers access to definitions, phonetics, and example sentences, suitable for dictionary apps and educational tools.

Developed by MeetDeveloper (community‑driven)

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RESTStyle
v2Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Get definitions, pronunciations, and examples for English words

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/{word}
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/{word}'
Request Payload
{
  "word": "hello"
}
Expected Response
{
  "word": "hello",
  "meanings": [
    {
      "definitions": [
        {
          "definition": "A greeting."
        }
      ],
      "partOfSpeech": "noun"
    }
  ],
  "phonetic": "həˈləʊ"
}
Version:v2
Limit:Unlimited
Real-World Applications
  • Building vocabulary‑learning mobile or web appsOptimized Capability
  • Adding in‑app dictionary lookups in document editorsOptimized Capability
  • Displaying word definitions in chatbots or language tutorsOptimized Capability
  • Enabling pronunciation help in language learning platformsOptimized Capability
  • Automated word analysis for educational contentOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Free and open access without API key
  • ✓ Simple, clean JSON payloads easy to parse
  • ✓ Supports phonetics, parts of speech, and example sentences
  • ✓ No signup required—instant integration
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited to English only
  • ✗ No authentication or usage analytics available
  • ✗ Rate limit may be restrictive at scale
  • ✗ No historical or usage metadata per word

FAQs

API Specifications

v2
Pricing Model
Completely free (donations welcome)
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Under 5 minutes (no signup required)

Rate Limit

60 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited free usage under fair use with a soft cap of ~60 requests per minute.

Use Case: Best For

Developers seeking easy-to-use, zero‑cost English dictionary data for educational or lightweight applications

Not Recommended For

High‑volume enterprise use, multilingual support beyond English, analytics‑heavy use cases

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
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