{"id":179812,"date":"2024-03-12T14:44:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T18:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/best-english-dictionary-app\/"},"modified":"2025-02-19T05:00:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T10:00:41","slug":"best-english-dictionary-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/english\/best-english-dictionary-app\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Best English Dictionary Apps (Updated for 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re an English learner or an English speaker looking to widen your vocabulary, a good dictionary app is a must.\u00a0With a dictionary app on your phone, you’ll always<\/em> have definitions when you need them.\u00a0Fortunately, there’s a huge collection of convenient options available for iOS and Android devices.<\/p>\n

In this post, you’ll learn about 14 of the best English dictionary apps<\/strong> you can download today. Most of them are free and have extra features that go well beyond definitions.<\/p>\n

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1. Best Overall: Dictionary.com<\/h2>\n

Price:<\/b> Free with in-app purchases<\/p>\n

Available for: <\/b>iPhone<\/a>, iPad<\/a>, Android<\/a>\"dictionary.com<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a reliable and user-friendly<\/strong> dictionary app, Dictionary.com has one for you. It provides instant access to a vast collection of definitions, synonyms and antonyms and even works offline.<\/p>\n

The app offers audio pronunciations, word origins and grammar tips<\/strong> to enhance language learning. It also lets you save words so you can make a vocabulary list.<\/p>\n

Additionally, it provides daily word quizzes, articles and trending word lists<\/strong> to keep users engaged and expand their vocabulary. There\u2019s a lot to learn from this app!<\/p>\n

2. Best All-in-one App: Merriam-Webste<\/h2>\n

Price:<\/b> Free with in-app purchases<\/p>\n

Available for: <\/b>iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>\"Merriam-Webster-dictionary-app-logo\"<\/p>\n

Merriam-Webster is a well-known and highly trusted dictionary. Their app provides quality definitions, audio pronunciations and usage examples<\/strong> in an on-the-go format available offline. It lets you save favorites, has a word of the day and keeps track of your recent searches.<\/p>\n

The app also provides access to a thesaurus, word games and quizzes<\/strong> to enhance your vocabulary skills. With a user-friendly interface and regular updates, the Merriam-Webster app ensures that you have a reliable language reference at your fingertips.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The app even lets you search for words by speaking them<\/strong>! This feature is perfect for when you hear a word you don\u2019t understand but aren’t sure how it\u2019s written.<\/p>\n

3. Best for Serious Learners: Oxford Dictionary of English\"Oxford-dictionary-app-logo\"<\/h2>\n

Price: <\/b>Free with in-app purchases<\/p>\n

Available for: <\/b>iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/p>\n

The Oxford Dictionary of English app is a comprehensive and reliable resource for English language reference. With over 350,000 words, phrases and meanings<\/strong>, it offers extensive coverage of the language.<\/p>\n

The app provides clear and concise definitions, along with audio pronunciations and example sentences<\/strong>, to aid in understanding and usage. You can also access synonyms, antonyms and word origins.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the app offers offline functionality<\/strong>, allowing you to access the dictionary even without an internet connection.<\/p>\n

4. Best for Encyclopedic Learning: The Free Dictionary by Farlex\"the-free-dictionary-app-logo\"<\/h2>\n

Price:<\/b> Free with in-app purchases<\/p>\n

Available for: <\/b>iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>, Windows<\/a><\/p>\n

The Free Dictionary app is a versatile and comprehensive language resource. It offers a wide range of features, including a dictionary, thesaurus and encyclopedia<\/strong>, all in one app.<\/p>\n

With millions of definitions, synonyms and translations, you can easily find the information you need. The app also provides audio pronunciations, example sentences and word origins<\/strong> to enhance understanding.<\/p>\n

Additionally, it offers daily articles, word of the day and other language-related content to expand vocabulary and knowledge.\u00a0<\/p>\n

5. Best for Learning in Context: FluentU<\/h2>\n
\"FluentU<\/a><\/div>\n

Price:<\/strong> See current rates on the pricing page<\/a><\/p>\n

Available for:<\/strong> Browser<\/a>, iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/p>\n

FluentU is primarily a language learning immersion program that teaches English through authentic videos like movie clips, music videos, interviews and much more. The contextual video dictionary is one of its most powerful features.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each video has interactive subtitles: Hover over any word for a quick meaning or click on it to see its full definition flashcard. In this flashcard, you’ll see the grammar information of the word, an audio pronunciation, example sentences<\/strong> (also with audio) and clips from other videos that show the word in use.<\/p>\n

All of this is contextual, which means that you’ll only see the specific meaning of the word as it’s being used in the sentence where you clicked on it.<\/p>\n

You can <\/span>add words as flashcards directly from these definition cards<\/b> and review them through personalized quizzes. You can also search for words in the to find flashcards for their individual definitions and phrases where they commonly appear.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Best for Easy Definitions: Vocabulary.com\"vocabulary.com-app-logo\"<\/h2>\n

Price:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

Available for: <\/b>iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/p>\n

The Vocabulary.com dictionary app is excellent for English learners because it has very easy-to-understand definitions<\/strong>. The site says it’s “as if your favorite teacher were explaining it to you.”<\/p>\n

Each definition has explanations of what the word means and also when and how you would use it. And the app can be customized (made to fit) for the way you learn.<\/p>\n

Vocabulary.com isn\u2019t just a dictionary\u2014it\u2019s also a vocabulary-building app<\/strong>.\u00a0It gives you questions for vocabulary words based on how you and millions of other users answered past questions. It even turns learning into a game<\/strong> by letting you earn points!<\/p>\n

7. Best for Flashcards: English Dictionary – Offline<\/h2>\n

Price:<\/b> Free<\/p>\n

Available for: <\/b>iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>\"English<\/p>\n

This dictionary app isn’t as modern-looking as the rest, but it\u2019s a very useful tool for language learners.<\/p>\n

Of course, it has definitions\u2014and as the name suggests, they are all available offline. But there are a few other options that make this a great app for an English learner.<\/p>\n

You can create flashcards<\/strong> in this dictionary, and study them whenever you need to. You can look through a list of grammar lessons<\/strong> and listen to sample sentences<\/strong>. You can also play “Hang On, Man,” a Hangman-like game that tests your knowledge of vocabulary.<\/p>\n

This app has American and<\/em> British spellings<\/strong>. So if you\u2019re looking for a British dictionary or need to know both forms, this is a good one.<\/p>\n

For more flashcard apps, take a look at this list as well:\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 10 Best English Flashcard Apps in 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n