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Yes. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary app is free to download and offers a free, ad-supported tier for dictionary lookups. Optional in-app purchases can remove ads or add content. The exact paid options and prices depend on the app store and may change.
What is free in the Merriam-Webster app?
The US Google Play listing describes the app as free and supported by ads. Its features include definitions and synonyms, along with vocabulary tools. Apple’s US App Store listing labels the app “Free · In-App Purchases” and lists features such as a thesaurus, example sentences, Word of the Day, word games, favorites, and search history. Feature availability and descriptions can vary by platform.
On Android, Google Play says definitions and synonyms are available offline. Illustrations, audio pronunciations, and voice search require an internet connection. Apple’s listing also advertises offline dictionary access, but does not specify the connection requirements for every feature.
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Yes. Google Play explicitly says the free app is supported by ads. The listings describe optional purchases for an ad-free experience and additional content. Apple’s US listing says its ad-free experience includes access to Kids, Medical, and Legal dictionaries.
#1 Best Overall
- Sold as 1 Each.
- Revised and updated edition of the best-selling dictionary covering core vocabulary with over a hundred new entries and senses
- Book contains 960 pages
- ISBN: 9780877790952
- Features more than 75000 definitions and over 8000 usage examples to aid understanding
The purchase options displayed on Apple’s US listing were:
| Option | Displayed US price |
|---|---|
| All References + Remove Ads | $5.99 |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 |
| Premium Annual | $9.99 |
| Premium Monthly | $1.79 |
These are prices shown on the US Apple listing when checked, not guaranteed prices for every customer, region, device, or later date. Google Play says vocabulary-building resources can also be purchased in-app, but the listing does not state their prices here. Check the listing on your own device for current options and billing terms.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language(s): English
- Number of Pages [Nom]: 1664
- Post-Consumer Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 %
- Pre-Consumer Recycled Content Percent [Nom]: 0 %
Rank #4
- Childrens Elementary Dictionary
- Made from high quality materialSpecifications
- Grade: Grade 3-5
- Age: 8-11 years
- Weight: 4.11 lbs
Rank #3
- Provides quick, reliable answers to your questions about words
- Economically priced to fit your budget
- Makes a great gift for new high school or college graduates
How to check the current price and features
- Open the Merriam-Webster app listing in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on the device you plan to use.
- Check the listing’s price label and in-app purchase section. Confirm the price, billing period, and what each option includes before purchasing.
- Review the feature details for your platform, especially if you need offline access or want audio, illustrations, or voice search.
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Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
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