# Dictionary API

- **Website:** <https://dictionaryapi.com>
- **Primary alias:** `dictionaryapi.com`

## Description

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary API is a comprehensive resource for all your dictionary and thesaurus needs. Powered by Merriam-Webster's trusted references, this API offers affordable and easy access to a wealth of linguistic information. Whether you're a developer looking to integrate authoritative definitions, etymologies, audio pronunciations, synonyms, antonyms, or more into your applications, this API has got you covered. It even provides specialized vocabulary for medical, Spanish, ESL, and student-friendly purposes. With the Merriam-Webster Dictionary API, developers can enhance word games, create educational tools, and build language learning applications for the digital environment. Its robust features make it an ideal choice for creating innovative and engaging products. Best of all, the API is free for non-commercial use, with a generous daily query limit of 1000 and access to two reference APIs. If you're interested in commercial use, simply contact the team at Merriam-Webster to discuss business terms. Getting started with the API is quick and easy. Visit the Products pages to choose the reference APIs that suit your needs, register your application, and obtain your API Key(s). Then, simply make API requests using the provided URL, ensuring to include your specific API Key. Explore the power of words with Merriam-Webster's Dictionary API today!.

## Industries

- 🗺 Reference Materials
- 🗺 Dictionaries and Encyclopedias _(under Reference Materials)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Programming and Developer Software _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idwqep7hTz/w/240/h/240/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1768687967345)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alizarin Crimson | #d71921 | accent |
| San Juan | #375b71 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- var(--bs-font-sans-serif) — asset _(custom)_
- var(--bs-body-font-family) — asset _(custom)_

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