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Merriam-Webster

Dictionary and Thesaurus Data.

Merriam-Webster API is a free Dictionaries API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Dictionaries
Visit documentation ↗dictionaryapi.com
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L

Lingua Robot

Word definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, antonyms and others

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
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Oxford

Dictionary Data

apiKeyHTTPSNo CORS
I

Indonesia Dictionary

Indonesia dictionary many words

No authHTTPSCORS ?
Random Lexicon logo

Random Lexicon

Random words and definitions using optional filters

No authHTTPSCORS
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Free Dictionary

Definitions, phonetics, pronunciations, parts of speech, examples, synonyms

No authHTTPSCORS ?
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SayItVid

English video pronunciation search with timestamps, IPA phonetics and subtitle context

apiKeyHTTPSCORS

Merriam-Webster API FAQ

Is the Merriam-Webster API free?

Yes. The Merriam-Webster API is listed in the Dictionaries category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Merriam-Webster API require an API key?

Yes. The Merriam-Webster API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Merriam-Webster API from the browser?

CORS support for the Merriam-Webster API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the Merriam-Webster API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Merriam-Webster API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.