# Dictionary.com: English Words

> Free Dictionary, Thesaurus, Synonyms, Vocab

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dictionary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dictionary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.dictionary`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dictionary LLC
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 48,566,440
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (968,943 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2010-02-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dictionary)
- **Website:** [http://www.dictionary.com](http://www.dictionary.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.dictionary.com/e/terms/](https://www.dictionary.com/e/terms/)

## Description

Download Dictionary.com, the #1 free English dictionary and thesaurus app. With over 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms, it’s optimized for your device to enhance your vocabulary and language skills. Whether you're a beginner or a word wizard, access definitions, synonyms, example sentences, idioms, rhymes, and audio pronunciations anytime, anywhere. 

Explore features like Word of the Day, grammar tips, editorial articles on language origins, and a shuffle mode to challenge your knowledge. The app supports dark mode for comfortable reading and lets you customize your search history. Enjoy browsing the A–Z Dictionary and improve your English writing and speaking with this comprehensive, easy-to-use extension.

## Rankings

- #3,199 — Overall
- #2 — definition
- #2 — dictionary
- #6 — thesaurus
- #26 — define

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.dictionary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews praise the dictionary quality and breadth of features for learners, but repeatedly clash with ad overload, sudden removal of premium features and saved words, login/account problems, and stability issues after updates. Many users regret purchasing premium and are switching to alternatives.

### Pros

- Broad feature set and tools for learners (more features than competing dictionaries).
- Educational value; especially useful for students.
- Generally strong dictionary content and usefulness.

### Cons

- Ad-heavy experience, including ads even after purchasing premium.
- Premium features and paid access removed by new ownership with little or no refunds.
- Loss of saved/favorites data after updates or ownership changes.
- App instability: stops working, crashes, or gets stuck on launch screen.
- Account/login issues and poor support for recovering premium access.

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