Dictionary.com: English Words12.1.6 - App Store

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With more than 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms, this English dictionary and thesaurus app for iPhone is optimized for your mobile device. Improve your English vocabulary, whether you're just starting your learning journey or you're already a word wizard. Install the app for access to definitions and synonyms whenever and wherever you need them - no bulky books necessary. Flip to dark mode to give your eyes a break, or stick to the traditional set-up.

In addition to the trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, this education app includes:

Word of the Day ► Learn a new word each day and expand your vocabulary.

Example Sentences ► Browse real-world example sentences to see how words are used.

Idioms ► Explore how words can gain new meanings.

Rhymes ► Finish every verse.

Audio Pronunciations ► Never mispronounce another word.

Grammar ► Get grammar tips, word usage, and more to improve your writing.

Editorial Articles ► Explore editorial content for features on words, the origins of the English language, and the nuances that make English so complicated and unique.

Search History ► Customize your recently searched word list, and never forget the newest words you’ve learned.

Dictionary Shuffle ► Think you know ALL the definitions? Prove it with Dictionary Shuffle, which chooses a word at random and brings you to the definition.

A-Z Dictionary ► What’s more exciting than ... wait for it ... browsing the Dictionary?! We’ve now made it even easier, with the A-Z Dictionary.

Version History This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.1.6 Sep 28 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.1.5 Sep 4 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.1.4 Aug 26 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.1.3 Aug 14 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.1.2 Jul 30 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.1.1 Jul 20 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.1.0 Jun 23 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.12 Jun 11 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.11 Apr 27 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.10 Mar 13 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.9 Feb 11 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.8 Jan 12 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.7 Jan 10 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.6 11/03/2025 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.5 08/04/2025 This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.4 06/04/2025 This release includes an updated Word of the Day widget!

Questions? Send us an e-mail at support@dictionary.com 12.0.3 05/21/2025 We’re excited to unveil a brand new Dictionary.com app that’s filled to the brim with improvements and fixes. These include:

- More efficient search logic and higher quality reference data
- A full redesign with updated branding and styling
- Smoother, more intuitive navigation
- Reduced frequency of intrusive ads
- Example sentences, idioms, and science and rhyming dictionary data no longer paywalled
- Crash fixes, speed and performance improvements
- Removed user accounts, favorites, in-app purchases, offline dictionary, word puzzle, quizzes, crossword solver, synonym of the day, widgets, voice search 12.0.1 05/07/2025 We’re excited to unveil a brand new Dictionary.com app that’s filled to the brim with improvements and fixes. These include:

- More efficient search logic and higher quality reference data
- A full redesign with updated branding and styling
- Smoother, more intuitive navigation
- Reduced frequency of intrusive ads
- Example sentences, idioms, and science and rhyming dictionary data no longer paywalled
- Crash fixes, speed and performance improvements
- Removed user accounts, favorites, in-app purchases, offline dictionary, word puzzle, quizzes, crossword solver, synonym of the day, widgets, voice search 12.0.0 05/05/2025 - Updates to our Daily Crossword Puzzle to provide more viewing and playing area.
- Users who purchased the Power Pack or the Remove Ads upgrade will now have the ad-free version of the Daily Crossword Puzzle.
- Minor updates to the Word of the Day and Synonym of the Day screens. 11.6.0 07/21/2023 This release removes the trending words ticker on the home screen and brings improves some app performance. Also, users should only see the speaker icon for words and phrases that actually have pronunciation audio. 11.5.0 04/17/2023 Additional bug fixes and improvements to push notifications for users in different timezones. 11.4.0 03/07/2023 Some bug fixes and under the hood improvements! 11.3.0 02/14/2023 Just in time for the holidays: Bug fixes and performance improvements!
1.) Access definitions and synonyms between Dictionary and Thesaurus without those pesky crashes.
2.) Tapping “restore purchases” will, indeed, restore your app purchases. 11.2.1 01/04/2023 Time to cozy up with your favorite dictionary app, because we’ve got an update!
Bugs … what bugs? Say goodbye to glitches, and hello to a spruced up experience so you can find the word you need when you need it. 11.2.0 12/15/2022