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Dictionary – Merriam-Webster — Merriam-Webster dictionary app with word games

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Been using Dictionary – Merriam-Webster for a couple months now. It’s basically the official Merriam-Webster dictionary app, with all the definitions and meanings you’d expect. Pretty solid if you’re into learning new words and building your vocabulary.

Here’s what you can do: there’s the classic dictionary search, where you can look up definitions and synonyms. But they’ve also added some really fun word games, like quick quizzes to test your knowledge. It’s a great way to pick up new words without it feeling like work. Took me a while to figure out some of the features, but overall it does the job.

Look, if you’re a word nerd like me, you’ll probably get a kick out of this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay for the subscription. But it’s free to download and use, so worth checking out if you want a top-notch dictionary with a little extra something.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on Dictionary - Merriam-Webster. I've tested a bunch of dictionary and vocab apps, and this one's pretty much the gold standard. The definitions are comprehensive and up-to-date, and the addition of the word games makes it genuinely fun to learn new words. And in my experience, the search works well and the offline access is super handy. The only real downside is the ads, but that's a small price to pay for an otherwise stellar app. If you're looking to build your English skills, I'd definitely recommend giving this a try.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of words and definitions, constantly updated
  • Word games and quizzes make learning new vocab fun
  • Offline access so you can use it anywhere
  • Free to download and use, no need to pay

Cons

  • Ads can get a bit annoying if you don't pay for the subscription
  • Some of the features take a while to figure out
  • Gets a little repetitive after using it a ton

Specifications

Updated 07.07.2025
Age Rating Everyone
Developer Merriam-Webster Inc.
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name com.merriamwebster

Ratings

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3.9/5
532,184 reviews
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Mrs. Sherri C (Sherbear) Oct 15, 2025

The Ads are intrusive & annoying, plus to remove the Ads you have to pay $1,99 USD a year, which I find to be ridiculous. Talk about GREEDY!!! LOL! There...

Mohammad H. Shokuhi (Elwë) Oct 15, 2025

There are couple of dictionary apps of big names on Play Store but most of them are badly written or the ads are so annoying you can't easily read the...

Keeshlon Oct 15, 2025

When I tried changing my password, the new password didn't work! The app was good, but I've uninstalled due to being unable to reset my password. After further research, I...

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