Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
Unlock the Power of the Dictionary with the Merriam-Webster Dictionary API!
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This API is best for users who want access to reliable and accurate word definition data.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary API enables developers with real-time access to 170 years of research to develop applications and websites with robust, highly accurate and reliable dictionary data. It allows developers to quickly create concise definitions and capitalizes on the depth and variety of Merriam-Webster content. The API can be used in multiple ways including to add value to any English language related website, enhancing a spelling bee app, or powering a messaging chatbot with accurate definitions and synonyms.
Key features
- Access one of the most trusted dictionary references
- with 170 years of research behind it; variety of list
- definition
- and thesaurus data APIs; simple request and response mechanism; wealth of curated and organized data; deployment ready sample programs provided to get up and running faster; and highly available
- practically un-throttled performance.
Potential use cases
- Translation Dictionary App: Create an app that uses the Merriam-Webster Dictionary API to help people translate foreign language words into English.
- Interactive Word Game: Create an interactive word game that uses the Merriam-Webster Dictionary API to provide players with definitions and hints.
- Voice Assistant Integration: Integrate the Merriam-Webster Dictionary API into voice assistant devices to enable users to look up word definitions and synonyms quickly and easily.
Related Technologies
- Oxford Dictionaries API
- Collins Dictionary API