Etymonline English Dictionary

By: 崇伟柳

Dictionary to Build Vocabulary

Features & Capabilities

Official app of Douglas Harper's Online Etymology Dictionary with fast word-origin search and offline access for Premium users.

Explore word origins, roots, and related terms on iPhone and iPad. Premium unlocks ad-free reading and offline dictionary access, plus seamless exploration of word families like -logy (biology, chronology, cosmology) to grow your vocabulary.

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By:

崇伟柳

Rating:

4.90

(11,509) 11 new ratings

Version:

2.9.398 Last updated: 2024-12-08

Version code:

868176192

Creation date:

2019-09-04

Compatible devices:

Size:

68.55MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 16,040 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#7 in The Best Dictionary Apps #17 in definition keyword 31 ▼ 4#21 in dictionary keyword 46 ▲ 2#42 in thesaurus keyword 22

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Developed by:

崇伟柳

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/etymonline-english-dictionary/id813629612

Website:

https://www.etymonline.com

User Reviews

Reviewers praise Etymonline for deep etymology, breadth, and usefulness as a writing/learning tool with a fast, user-friendly interface. They cite easy access to word origins, strong educational impact, and enthusiasm for the app. Common concerns focus on intrusive ads, explicit content, and a subscription model, plus some signs of support/access friction. Overall, the app is valued for depth and utility but could improve monetization and support UX.

Pros

Deep historical etymology and context that goes beyond modern definitions.
Very useful, comprehensive reference for writing, reading, and language understanding.
Easy to use with a great UI and fast access to word origins.
Inspires and educates; strong personal/educational impact and passion for language.
Widely valued as a go-to writing tool and etymology resource.

Cons

Intrusive ads, including explicit imagery, detra cting from the experience.
Subscription-based pricing to remove ads; many users would prefer a one-time purchase.
Support and sign-in friction, making access to help or features less smooth.

Recent reviews

Very informative and helpful.

by Wo*****, 2026-06-18

So easily being able to trace the roots of words feels like ancient secrets are being whispered to me. Words are truly alive and they sing their truth through their origins.