Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Name: Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Rating: 4.8 (322468 reviews)
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc.

By: Merriam-Webster, Inc.

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Features & Capabilities

Merriam-Webster Dictionary extension provides quick offline access to definitions and synonyms, plus practical tools like voice search, a Word of the Day, and engaging word games. Save favorites and browsing history, and sync across devices with iCloud for a seamless vocabulary experience. An in-app purchase unlocks an ad-free experience and additional dictionaries (Kids, Medical, and Legal).

Expert Word Guidance includes an integrated thesaurus with over 200,000 word choices and usage examples, plus authentic audio pronunciations. Learn how words are used in context with example sentences, and review pronunciation by real English speakers for accurate learning. Terms of Use: https://www.merriam-webster.com/terms-of-use

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Rating:

4.80

(322,468) 502 new ratings

Version:

5.9.4 Last updated: 2026-06-08

Version code:

886587518

Creation date:

2010-12-14

Compatible devices:

Size:

215.96MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,258 ▲ 28

Other rankings

#1 in The Best Dictionary Apps

#9 in Essential Reference Apps

#11 in The Best Apps for Homework Help

#1 in dictionary keyword 45

#1 in thesaurus keyword 22

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Developed by:

Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/merriam-webster-dictionary/id399452287

Website:

http://www.merriam-webster.com

User Reviews

Reviews praise Merriam-Webster as a comprehensive, reliable dictionary with etymologies and learning features like the word of the day, but multiple reviews flag intrusive ads and locked content as the main drawback. Overall, it’s a strong tool for vocabulary and study, though ad-supported pricing is a notable caveat.

Pros

Comprehensive resource with definitions, etymologies, semantics, and examples.
Word of the Day and other educational content that expand vocabulary and provide quick lessons.
Quizzes and games for learning and challenging yourself.
Reliable, fast access and user-friendly design that helps with homework and reading.
Large vocabulary with many entries and cross-references; often cited as having more entries than some competitors.

Cons

Ads and paywall presence can disrupt usage and lock features behind a paywall.

Recent reviews

As a student who reads a lot, I downloaded this app to help expand my vocabulary. Unfortunately, Merriam-Webster constantly uses circular definitions. Too often, when I look up a word, the definition just contains the vocabulary word itself or another version of it. It is incredibly frustrating to look up a word just to be given the same word as the answer.

by al*****, 2026-07-08

This has been my favorite dictionary for many decades. The definitions are thorough and well documented. In addition, the word games are great fun, and can’t help but serve to enlarge your vocabulary.