Dictionary

4.7
298K reviews
10M+
Downloads
Content rating
Rated for 3+
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About this app

Free online and offline dictionary and thesaurus with every word you look up. Millions of definitions from such trusted sources as:
Webster's Dictionary
Roget's Thesaurus
The American Heritage Dictionary

Plus FREE access to:
English Offline Dictionary
English Offline Thesaurus with synonyms, antonyms, and related words
Word of the Day
Medical Dictionary
English Idioms and Slang Dictionary
Translations of English into 40+ languages
Dozens of other translation options
+ Much more! The Free Dictionary is like getting 100+ dictionaries in one user-friendly app.

See why we have top ratings after millions of downloads:

* Find every word you look up.
Clear, precise definitions from the best dictionaries—online and offline dictionary access.

* Find synonyms fast.
Free Thesaurus with an easy-to-use interface helps you find the perfect word every time.

* Learn something new every day.
Word of the Day
Idiom of the Day
+ Other daily content

* Build your vocabulary.
Learn the words you look up. Featuring:
Audio pronunciations
Example sentences
Etymologies
+ More!

* Explore your favorite topics.
Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias:
Idioms and Slang dictionary
Medical dictionary
Legal dictionary
Science dictionary
Financial dictionary
Acronyms and Abbreviations
+ More!

* Play fun word games.
Spelling Bee, Hangman, Match Up, and more.

* Watch idioms in action.
Play idioms videos inside the app! Animated definitions of words and phrases from the idioms and slang dictionary.

* Access dictionaries in 13 other languages:
Spanish dictionary and thesaurus
French dictionary and thesaurus
German dictionary and thesaurus
Italian dictionary and thesaurus
Portuguese dictionary and thesaurus
Russian dictionary and thesaurus
Chinese dictionary
+ More!

* Translate English into Spanish, French, and 40+ languages.
Or translate other languages into English, plus dozens of other translation options.

* Access dictionaries and encyclopedias from industry-leading publishers with just one search:
McGraw-Hill
Houghton Mifflin
HarperCollins
Random House
Cambridge University Press
+ More!

Here's what makes The Free Dictionary the easiest dictionary app to use:

* Define any word in any app. Just highlight the word and "share" with The Free Dictionary app.
* Voice search. Look up any word just by saying it.
* Look up any word on the page. Just highlight it and tap the search icon.
* Save thousands of bookmarks and sync them to any device.
* Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather.
* Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button.
* Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface.
* Adjust font size.
* Share your favorite words via social networks, email, or text.
* Advanced searches.

EXCLUSIVE
* Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app!

This is not a trial version—you get everything free and forever. Additional offline dictionaries in other languages are available in the Pro version.

Sound too good to be true?

Read real reviews to see why our users say The Free Dictionary is the best dictionary app they've ever used.

* For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).
Updated on
Jul 11, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App info and performance, and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.7
277K reviews
Kiumars Baharloo
August 27, 2025
Hello, I used to have this Dictionary for years, recently it was upgraded by an app other than the Google Play, which stopped its operation! messaging me that "it must be upgraded by Google Play!" I uninstalled the dictionary and that app to clean my set. But after reinstalling the dictionary, through Google Play, I still get the same message! All efforts have been in vain to reinstall it; now every time I need word meanings, my browser can't find any other dictionary as a default app!
5 people found this review helpful
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Uncle Steve
July 26, 2025
Too much going on. I (like most people) just want quick result for def, syn, & word origin. I request that there be a setting where I can turn off the rest of the clutter.
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TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex
July 28, 2025
Good news--you can use the "Customize homepage" feature in the app's Settings menu to turn off any homepage items you do not wish to see.
Ian Jamieson
June 21, 2025
This really is so much more than a dictionary but I'm limiting my review because there isn't enough space to review all the other features. The dictionary features are unmatched. Not only does it give multiple suggestions as you type, it gives them in multiple languages. Words are split with phonetic help and results from 3 different sources are given. Etymology is given. There's a thesaurus. Then usage examples from literature! A bonus for me is that it lists Spanish verb endings. It's the best
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What’s new

* Bug fixes and enhancements.