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Oxford

Dictionary Data.

Oxford API is a free Dictionaries API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
Dictionaries
Visit documentation ↗developer.oxforddictionaries.com

About Oxford Dictionaries API

The Oxford Dictionaries API gives you access to our world-renowned dictionary data, including definitions, translations, synonyms, and audio pronunciations.

Provider
Oxford Dictionaries API
Website
developer.oxforddictionaries.com ↗

Details from developer.oxforddictionaries.com.

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Oxford API alternatives

Merriam-Webster logo

Merriam-Webster

Dictionary and Thesaurus Data

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
Random Lexicon logo

Random Lexicon

Random words and definitions using optional filters

No authHTTPSCORS
L

Lingua Robot

Word definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, antonyms and others

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
SayItVid logo

SayItVid

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

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
I

Indonesia Dictionary

Indonesia dictionary many words

No authHTTPSCORS ?
Synonyms logo

Synonyms

Synonyms, thesaurus and antonyms information for any given word

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?

Oxford API FAQ

Who provides the Oxford API?

The Oxford API is provided by Oxford Dictionaries API (developer.oxforddictionaries.com). The Oxford Dictionaries API gives you access to our world-renowned dictionary data, including definitions, translations, synonyms, and audio pronunciations.

Is the Oxford API free?

Yes. The Oxford 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 Oxford API require an API key?

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

Can I call the Oxford API from the browser?

Not directly. The Oxford API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.

Does the Oxford API support HTTPS?

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