Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

Name: Dictionary - Merriam-Webster
Rating: 3.656659 (519380 reviews)
Author: Merriam-Webster Inc.

By: Merriam-Webster Inc. App

America's most useful and respected dictionary.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

57,264,717 ▲ 25.21K

Data as of 2026-09-12

Rating:

3.66 −413

(519,380)

Version:

5.6.1

Last updated: 2026-06-29

Books and reference (Free)

Features & Capabilities

Dictionary - Merriam-Webster is America’s most respected English language reference app, designed to enhance vocabulary and learning for users of all levels. Optimized for Android devices, it offers continuous updates with the newest words and meanings, ensuring you stay current.

Enjoy features such as voice search to easily find words without the need for spelling, daily Word of the Day to expand your lexicon, and integrated thesaurus with over 200,000 synonyms. The app supports offline access to definitions and synonyms and includes example sentences and authentic audio pronunciations by native speakers. Interactive word games and quizzes make learning engaging for English learners and word enthusiasts alike. Favorites and search history sync across devices, making it perfect for students and professionals. Supported by ads, the app also offers a subscription to remove advertisements for an uninterrupted experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Merriam-Webster Inc.

Downloads:

57,264,717 25.21K

Rating:

3.66

(519,380) 413 ratings

Version:

5.6.1 Last updated: 2026-06-29

Version code:

560102

Creation date:

2011-06-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

140.56MB

Email:

ap*****@merriam-webster.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,684 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#127 in Books and reference (Free) ▼ 44

#156 in Books and reference (Gross) ▲ 1

#1 in definition keyword 32

#1 in dictionary keyword 45

#5 in thesaurus keyword 25

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For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Merriam-Webster Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.merriamwebster

Email:

ap*****@merriam-webster.com

Website:

http://www.merriam-webster.com

User Reviews

Users praise the app for its deep, example-rich word explanations and learning features, plus long-time reliability. However, repeated complaints focus on ads dominating the experience, unreliable search results, UI/UX glitches, and frustrating subscription/support problems. Overall, strong educational value is marred by monetization and reliability challenges.

Pros

Rich, in-depth word explanations with etymology and abundant examples
Educational features such as quizzes and shortcuts that aid vocabulary learning
Long-standing, reliable dictionary that many users have depended on for years
Strong utility for learning English and building vocabulary
Generally positive reception as a comprehensive dictionary with broad coverage

Cons

Excessive and often unskippable ads (including full-screen ads after searches; some users still see ads after upgrading)
Inconsistent search reliability (poor handling of misspellings/typos, some words not found or missing from the database, and slow lookup)
Performance and navigation issues (lag in landscape mode on tablets; touch/navigation glitches causing accidental word jumps)
Subscription/support friction (registration prompts; support redirects to FAQs; ongoing issues like audio pronunciation failures and ads persisting after subscription)
Definition readability concerns (some definitions use language that is hard to understand or user-unfriendly)

Recent reviews

If you don't have the paid version many of the ads that pop up are scams or have malicious code. The "Google identified a virus just click yes" scam pops up a lot. They aren't careful who buys ads. Taints the experience.

Sh*****, 2026-09-07

Obnoxious ads! I get that the free version is supported by ads, but this is too much. It makes it easier to just search the Web than using the app. Anyway, I was considering buying the full app instead, but wait! Buying the full app only unblocks a partial dictionary! To get the full thing, you need an account AND a subscription! Do you think they have this word in their dictionary: "enshittification"?