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Wordnik

Dictionary Data.

Wordnik 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 ↗developer.wordnik.com

About Wordnik.com

The Wordnik API: All the words

Provider
Wordnik.com
Website
developer.wordnik.com ↗

Details from developer.wordnik.com.

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Wordnik API alternatives

Wiktionary logo

Wiktionary

Collaborative dictionary data

No authHTTPSCORS
Words logo

Words

Definitions and synonyms for more than 150,000 words

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
Synonyms logo

Synonyms

Synonyms, thesaurus and antonyms information for any given word

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
WordSoHard logo

WordSoHard

Word definitions with Scrabble validity and tile score in one call, built for word games

No authHTTPSCORS
SayItVid logo

SayItVid

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

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
Random Lexicon logo

Random Lexicon

Random words and definitions using optional filters

No authHTTPSCORS

Wordnik API FAQ

Who provides the Wordnik API?

The Wordnik API is provided by Wordnik.com (developer.wordnik.com). The Wordnik API: All the words

Is the Wordnik API free?

Yes. The Wordnik 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 Wordnik API require an API key?

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

Can I call the Wordnik API from the browser?

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

Does the Wordnik API support HTTPS?

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