Macquarie School Dictionary

An ad-free study aid from Australia's most trusted English resource for kids.

The Macquarie School Dictionary app supports your child’s learning with a comprehensive and trusted reference of Australian English.

Master Australian spelling and pronunciation

The Macquarie Dictionary is an essential educational tool that assists your child in mastering spelling, pronunciation, and language usage, building their confidence in both spoken and written communication.

Features include:

1. Access to over 93,000 words and phrases, along with more than 6,000 encyclopedic entries and 24,000+ word origins
2. Visual support with over 600 images entries to aid visual comprehension and learning
3. Audio pronunciations help users to hear and learn words as they are spoken in Australian English*
4. Word origins and etymologies provide background and deepen understanding.
5. Extensive usage notes help improve comprehension and offer valuable guidance, along with additional information.
6. The bookmark feature is also a great way to create spelling lists
7. Unsure how to spell a word? Use our fuzzy and wildcard search functions to find the right word and discover new, related words

Ideal for upper primary and secondary school

Whether your child is preparing for exams or navigating daily homework, this app brings knowledge directly to their fingertips. Downloadable directly onto a device, it offers offline access so kids can find the words they need without distractions.

*Initial access to audio pronunciations and images requires an internet connection. Once accessed, these resources are stored locally for offline use.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, comments or feedback, please contact us at macquarie@macmillan.com.au or www.macquariedictionary.com.au/contact-us

Macquarie, by definition, Australian