Free Dictionary
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Documentation: dictionaryapi.dev ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
The Free Dictionary API returns definitions, parts of speech, phonetics, audio pronunciations, and example sentences for English words. One simple URL per word, no key, no sign-up.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: No key; fair use.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: words learning definitions
Setup
- Visit https://dictionaryapi.dev for the docs.
- Look up a word: https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/hello.
- Swap 'hello' for any English word.
- The response includes meanings, phonetics, and audio links.
- No key needed.
Example
https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/serendipityUse cases
- Word lookup in reading and study apps
- Vocabulary builders and word-of-the-day features
- Adding pronunciation audio to language tools