Dictionary

16.0.2

TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex

4.74

273,748 reviews

10,000,000+
Downloads

Free

Online and offline Dictionary and Thesaurus with every word you look up

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

About Dictionary

Dictionary is a books & reference app developed by TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex.

Download Statistics

Dictionary has been downloaded 14 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 350 times.

User Ratings

Dictionary is rated 4.74 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 270 thousand ratings.

App Information

Dictionary is FREE to download. The APK download 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 March 2010.

Description

Free online and offline dictionary and thesaurus with every word you look up. Millions of definitions from such trusted sources as:
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.

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More data about Dictionary

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	14 million
Recent downloads	350
Rating	4.74 based on 270 thousand ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	16.0.2
APK size	18.2 MB
Number of libraries	35
Designed for Android	6.0+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	Contains ads

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Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Downloads over time

Dictionary has been downloaded 14 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 12 downloads per day.

Changelog of Dictionary

Dec 2, 2025UpdateVersion 16.0.2
Oct 24, 2025UpdateVersion 16.0.1
Jul 1, 2025UpdateVersion 16
Oct 15, 2024UpdateVersion 15.6
May 18, 2024UpdateVersion 15.5
Aug 23, 2023UpdateVersion 15.4
May 10, 2023UpdateVersion 15.3
Feb 18, 2021UpdateVersion 15
Dec 29, 2020UpdateVersion 14
Feb 11, 2020UpdateVersion 13
Jan 13, 2020UpdateVersion 12
Oct 28, 2019UpdateVersion 11
Apr 16, 2019UpdateVersion 10.1
Feb 25, 2019UpdateVersion 10
Oct 9, 2018UpdateVersion 9.0.2
Oct 5, 2018UpdateVersion 9.0.1
Jun 12, 2018UpdateVersion 8.0.4
May 22, 2018UpdateVersion 8.0.3
Apr 17, 2018UpdateVersion 8.0
Feb 14, 2018UpdateVersion 7.5.6
Dec 8, 2017UpdateVersion 7.0
Apr 4, 2017UpdateVersion 6.1.3
Jul 19, 2016UpdateVersion 6.1
Feb 3, 2016UpdateVersion 5.1
Jun 13, 2015UpdateVersion 5.0.8
May 7, 2015UpdateVersion 5.0.6
Apr 22, 2015UpdateVersion 5.0.5
Apr 18, 2015Installs10,000,000+ installs
Mar 25, 2015UpdateVersion 5.0.4
Mar 20, 2015UpdateVersion 5.0.3
Feb 22, 2015UpdateVersion 5.0.2
Jan 23, 2015UpdateVersion 5.0
Oct 30, 2014UpdateVersion 4.0.4
Sep 18, 2014UpdateVersion 4.0.3
Sep 12, 2014UpdateVersion 4.0.2
Aug 5, 2014UpdateVersion 4.0.1
Jul 30, 2014UpdateVersion 4.0
Apr 3, 2014UpdateVersion 3.0.5
Jun 16, 2013Installs5,000,000+ installs
Dec 17, 2012UpdateVersion 3.0.3
Nov 23, 2012UpdateVersion 3.0.1
Nov 17, 2012Installs1,000,000+ installs
Jan 20, 2012UpdateVersion 2.2.2
Jan 6, 2012UpdateVersion 2.2.1
Jan 4, 2012UpdateVersion 2.2
Oct 31, 2011UpdateVersion 2.1
Aug 17, 2011UpdateVersion 2.0.1
Aug 12, 2011UpdateVersion 2.0
Apr 4, 2011Installs>250,000 installs
Dec 22, 2010CategoryMoved from Unknown (Reference) to Books & Reference

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Developer information for TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex

TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex

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Comments on Dictionary for Android

★★★★★ Jay Doiron · Dec 15, 2025

The best Farley brand dictionary. My church friend must have this app on her iPhone 6S and still using it.

★★★★★ M M · Apr 15, 2026

Best* thesaurus. The visual thesaurus is the best* of any I've seen. Best app for any lexophile. Must-have.

★★★★★ Beetebwaa “Kouichi” Kairo · Aug 12, 2025

The app is easy to use and have all features needed for word searching like lots of suggestions, pronunciation, etc. I like that fact that it is free and no ads

★★★★★ AetherWave Archive · Aug 11, 2025

Always has been my number one favorite free dictionary app and literary resource for understanding the meanings of words, giving you great comprehensive definitions and encyclopedic knowledge and information.

★☆☆☆☆ Jeffrey George · Apr 13, 2026

App installed itself. Watch out! Responding to response: developer might not have been the one to initiate install, but it was installed without any desire, input, or control by me. Due to that, never launched, never tried. Might be great.

★☆☆☆☆ A Google user · Feb 16, 2026

Edit: what happened to the ad free version? I bought the ad-free version years ago. I should have it. Shouldn't I ? aNg

★☆☆☆☆ Ravi Jaisinghani · Oct 10, 2025

The audacity to take over the entire phone screen for a minute with your repeated pop-up paid ads makes you rubbish.

Google Play Rankings for Dictionary

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Technologies used by Dictionary

Dictionary is requesting 15 permissions and is using 36 libraries.

Permissions

Network communication

view network connections, full network access, Google Play billing service, Google Play license check, receive data from Internet

System tools

prevent phone from sleeping

Extra

android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID, android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION, android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE, android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS, android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE, android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS, com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE, com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID, com.tfd.mobile.TfdSearch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION