Dictionary
Dictionary is made and published by TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularLoved by users- Rating on Google Play
- 4.72
- 271,815 ratings
- Installs
- 14 million
- Last updated
- December 2, 2025
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 18.2 MB
Dictionary is popular, with 14 million installs. Users love it: 4.7 stars from 271,815 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Comprehensive offline access to English dictionaries and thesaurus
- Daily language content (Word of the Day, Idiom of the Day) for continual learning
- Strong multilingual support with translations into 40+ languages
- Audio pronunciations, example sentences, and etymologies enhance understanding
- Bookmark synchronization and a customizable home for a tailored experience
- Interactive word games and idioms videos to reinforce learning
- Some offline dictionaries in additional languages are available only in the Pro version
- Lacks some features common to competitors, such as antonyms and broader vocabulary tools mentioned by other apps
User feedback
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Store listing
By TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex, from Google Play“Online and offline Dictionary and Thesaurus with every word you look up”
Description by TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Webster's Dictionary
Roget's Thesaurus
The American Heritage Dictionary
Plus FREE access to:
English Offline Dictionary
English Offline Thesaurus with synonyms, antonyms, and related words
Word of the Day
Medical Dictionary
English Idioms and Slang Dictionary
Translations of English into 40+ languages
Dozens of other translation options
+ Much more! The Free Dictionary is like getting 100+ dictionaries in one user-friendly app.
See why we have top ratings after millions of downloads:
* Find every word you look up.
Clear, precise definitions from the best dictionaries—online and offline dictionary access.
* Find synonyms fast.
Free Thesaurus with an easy-to-use interface helps you find the perfect word every time.
* Learn something new every day.
Word of the Day
Idiom of the Day
+ Other daily content
* Build your vocabulary.
Learn the words you look up. Featuring:
Audio pronunciations
Example sentences
Etymologies
+ More!
* Explore your favorite topics.
Multiple specialty dictionaries and encyclopedias:
Idioms and Slang dictionary
Medical dictionary
Legal dictionary
Science dictionary
Financial dictionary
Acronyms and Abbreviations
+ More!
* Play fun word games.
Spelling Bee, Hangman, Match Up, and more.
* Watch idioms in action.
Play idioms videos inside the app! Animated definitions of words and phrases from the idioms and slang dictionary.
* Access dictionaries in 13 other languages:
Spanish dictionary and thesaurus
French dictionary and thesaurus
German dictionary and thesaurus
Italian dictionary and thesaurus
Portuguese dictionary and thesaurus
Russian dictionary and thesaurus
Chinese dictionary
+ More!
* Translate English into Spanish, French, and 40+ languages.
Or translate other languages into English, plus dozens of other translation options.
* Access dictionaries and encyclopedias from industry-leading publishers with just one search:
McGraw-Hill
Houghton Mifflin
HarperCollins
Random House
Cambridge University Press
+ More!
Here's what makes The Free Dictionary the easiest dictionary app to use:
* Define any word in any app. Just highlight the word and "share" with The Free Dictionary app.
* Voice search. Look up any word just by saying it.
* Look up any word on the page. Just highlight it and tap the search icon.
* Save thousands of bookmarks and sync them to any device.
* Customize your homepage: Move, add, or remove articles, games, even local weather.
* Jump to Definition, Thesaurus, or Translations with one button.
* Navigate the app in more than a dozen languages with the multilingual interface.
* Adjust font size.
* Share your favorite words via social networks, email, or text.
* Advanced searches.
EXCLUSIVE
* Earn meals for hungry children through The Free Dictionary's partnership with the World Food Program—just by using the app!
This is not a trial version—you get everything free and forever. Additional offline dictionaries in other languages are available in the Pro version.
Sound too good to be true?
Read real reviews to see why our users say The Free Dictionary is the best dictionary app they've ever used.
* For app developers: The Free Dictionary app can be accessed by other apps with API calls (Contact Farlex for instructions).
Recent changes:
* Bug fixes and enhancements.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 53
- App size
- 18.2 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Dictionary
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 16.0.2
- Launched
- March 2010
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 1.2 thousand
- Per day
- 40
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- March 2010
Installs over time
Dictionary has been installed 14 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 40 installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About Dictionary
Dictionary is a books & reference app developed by TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex.
Install Statistics
Dictionary has been installed 14 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.2 thousand times.
User Ratings
Dictionary is rated 4.72 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 270 thousand ratings.
App Information
Dictionary is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 18.24 MB. The latest version available is 16.0.2. The last update was on December 2, 2025.
Technical Requirements
Dictionary requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about Dictionary
Is Dictionary free?
Yes. Dictionary is free on Google Play.
Is Dictionary still available?
Yes. Dictionary is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on December 2, 2025.
Does Dictionary contain ads?
Yes. Google Play lists Dictionary as containing ads.
What Android version does Dictionary require?
Dictionary runs on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is Dictionary?
Dictionary is 18.24 MB.
Is Dictionary suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Dictionary as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Dictionary been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for Dictionary.
How do people rate Dictionary?
Dictionary scores 4.72 out of 5 stars, from 271,815 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Dictionary?
Dictionary was developed by TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex. It is listed in the books & reference category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Dictionary?
People looking at Dictionary also look at these books & reference apps: Dictionary : Webster & Wordnet, Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus, Advanced English Dictionary, Dictionary & Thesaurus (idiom), Offline Thesaurus Dictionary.