# Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

> America's most useful and respected dictionary.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.merriamwebster`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Merriam-Webster Inc.
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 57,264,717
- **Rating:** 3.66 / 5 (519,380 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-29
- **First published:** 2011-06-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 141 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.merriamwebster)
- **Website:** [http://www.merriam-webster.com](http://www.merriam-webster.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.merriam-webster.com/i/privacy-policy](https://www.merriam-webster.com/i/privacy-policy)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #2,684 — Overall
- #127 — Books and reference (Free)
- #156 — Books and reference (Gross)
- #1 — definition
- #1 — dictionary
- #5 — thesaurus

## 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.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.merriamwebster.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

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)

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