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Wordnik API

The Wordnik API offers developers access to a vast English language database, providing word definitions, example sentences, and audio pronunciations, perfect for educational and content-rich applications.

Developed by Wordnik

Live API
99.90%Uptime
200msLatency
125Stars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
4.0Version
API Endpoints

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

Get multiple definitions for a word

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.wordnik.com/v4/word.json/{word}/definitions
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.wordnik.com/v4/word.json/{word}/definitions' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "word": "serendipity",
  "limit": 5
}
Expected Response
{
  "text": "The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.",
  "partOfSpeech": "noun"
}
Version:v4
Limit:10000 requests/day
Real-World Applications
  • Building educational platforms for language learningOptimized Capability
  • Creating interactive word gamesOptimized Capability
  • Integrating rich word data into content management systemsOptimized Capability
  • Developing applications that analyze or enrich textual contentOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Extensive database with over 800,000 English words
  • ✓ Multiple word data types including definitions, examples, synonyms, and audio
  • ✓ Simple RESTful endpoints with JSON response format
  • ✓ Free tier available with generous usage limits
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limits and usage quotas are not highly detailed
  • ✗ No official SDKs that cover all supported languages comprehensively
  • ✗ Audio pronunciation quality varies for some words
  • ✗ No built-in support for non-English languages

FAQs

API Specifications

4.0
Pricing Model
Freemium with paid plans for higher usage tiers
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 30 minutes

Rate Limit

1000 requests per day

Free Tier Usage

Up to 1000 requests per day with standard access to all endpoints

Use Case: Best For

Educational apps, language tools, content enrichment applications

Not Recommended For

High-volume commercial word processing without paid plan, non-English language applications

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#words#dictionary#education

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