8.10.0
2021-01-14
People’s Choice Word of the Year
The people chose…update your app to see their Word Of The Year!
8.9.7
2021-01-09
May we have a word with you? It’s time to update!
We’ve swept out the bugs and dusted off the shelves so you can peruse the dictionary with ease at your leisure.
Want to test out those sweet word skills? Take us up on a challenge with our vocabulary quizzes, and see how much you’ve learned!
8.9.6
2020-12-31
We know what’s been bugging you, so we chased out all those bugs.
Now you can spend your time perfecting your score on our Word Puzzle game!
8.9.5
2020-12-21
Update. Synonym for new and improved, which is what our app is.
Put away the bug spray! We chased out those irksome bugs to make the app cleaner than ever.
Now you can find the perfect synonym you love, adore, and cherish even faster.
Not sure how to pronounce a word? Never be in doubt again with our excellent audio pronunciations.
8.9.4
2020-12-20
Attention, word fans! We have an update!
We ironed out all the bugs, no starch necessary.
Our app will take your vocabulary to the next level with a challenging quiz every week. Who knew the dictionary could be so fun?
And those grammar woes? Consider them gone with the help of our grammar tips.
8.9.2
2020-12-05
Extra, extra! The #1 dictionary app has an update for you!
We’ve scratched every itch and crushed every bug to make the app a breeze to use.
So if you’re wondering which came first, mama or mother, wonder no more! With our insightful word origins, you can learn the oldest and boldest words for the first person in your life. Mom will love that!
Plus, we offer new quizzes (like high school vocabulary) regularly that will test if you make the grade.
The best part is you can do it all with millions of words at your fingertips.
8.9.0
2020-11-30
Calling all word lovers, we have updates!
Empty the dustbin, because we’ve swept out all the bugs!
Let our spelling quizzes help you take home the trophy for your own spelling bee (the only bug we like to see around here).
Bonus: Take a scroll stroll through the Words of the Day whenever you want a little language refresher.
8.8.1
2020-11-20
Hello, we meet again. This time, with an even better update!
Glitches have you in stitches? Don’t worry, we’ve switched off all the glitches to leave you only with wordy riches.
So the next time you need a good rhyme, you can look one up in our app in no time.
In fact, finding the right definitions or synonyms from our over 2 million entries has never been so simple.
8.8.0
2020-11-19
We have widgets on widgets with this new update!
Love Dictionary.com’s Synonym of the Day? See if you can guess the correct synonym with our new Synonym of the Day widget!
Curious what words are currently topping our charts? Our Trending Words widget will be your new best friend.
Update now to access ALL THE WIDGETS … seriously, there are a lot!
8.7.0
2020-11-13
Your favorite dictionary app is about to get even better!
We’ve added the ability to toggle between the dictionary and thesaurus, so you can search for those synonyms swiftly, speedily, and expeditiously.
Love Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day? Check out our new Word of the Day widget!
Update now to start searching
8.6.4
2020-11-05
Alert, word lover, we have updates!
Those pesky bugs? They won’t be bugging you anymore, because we fixed them.
Now you can get back to customizing your recently searched word list, and add all your favorite words to your list of new words you’ve just learned. Neat!
And if you need help with spelling, don’t fret. We are here to aid you in your next writing project. Try a spelling quiz!
8.6.3
2020-11-02
Sparkling new updates!
Bugs? What bugs? We zapped all those suckers for you.
Need grammar help? We’ve got you! Find useful tips, word usage, and more to improve your writing.
You can also discover fun word facts right in the app. Did you know axilla is another word for armpit? Now you do. What else can you learn?
8.6.0
2020-10-24
Guess what’s back? Apple Watch is back in the Dictionary app! We heard your feedback, and we’ve made Apple Watch functionality better than ever. Update now to get your favorite words back on your wrist!
8.5
2020-10-17
We’ve heard you love our quizzes, so we’re taking wordplay to the next level. Update your app now to get the all new Word Puzzle!
Can you score a perfect 10? We want to see! Share your screenshots on Twitter with @dictionarycom, and maybe you’ll also score a retweet!
8.4.4
2020-10-08
Update. Another way to say the Dictionary is better than ever. See what’s new:
We fixed all the pesky bugs without even calling an exterminator. Excelsior!
Have you tried searching for words using our voice search option? What better way to explore than using your incredible voice.
And you can always expand your vocabulary with Word of the Day right on the app, and learn the correct pronunciation by hearing it read back to you. Whoa!
8.4.3
2020-10-07
We have an update! Here is what’s new, word buffs:
We took a look under the hood and removed any bugs that were bugging you, so now everything just works.
We are always improving our entries to bring you up-to-date definitions on a wide range of topics.
So any word you want, chances are we have it, along with its definition, history, and usage.
8.4.2
2020-10-01
Synonym of the Day. Another way to say “the best word at your fingertips.” So update now. Don’t delay!
*Looking to spice up your everyday language with precision and flair? We’ve got you covered with Synonym of the Day, our newest feature and one that is sure to enhance, augment, and strengthen your vocabulary skills.
*Learn the subtle differences between prosaic words and their scintillating synonyms so you can add some sparkle to your daily discourse.
8.4.0
2020-09-10
Guess what? Your #1 dictionary app has an update! Here’s what’s new:
*Better word search experiences—no bugs here!
*More language lover articles about the English language!
*Loving the offline dictionary? It’s now faster than ever.
8.3.1
2020-08-29
Update your #1 English language Dictionary app today!
What's changed?
*Stop relying on spell check! Enhance your spelling skills with our brand-new spelling quizzes.
*Do you have better vocab than an elementary student? Find out! We're now adding fresh multiple-choice quizzes each week.
*Bonus: Hear how more words are pronounced with our new audio fixes in this release too.
*Plus, you can now navigate more quickly and easily from definitions to synonyms.
8.3.0
2020-08-25
Did you know the word “whoopee” is an Americanism? That means the word was born in the USA! It’s a good word to use about our new app upgrade. Here are just a couple reasons why:
How are your spelling skills? Test them out with our brand-new spelling quiz feature.
Can you pass our vocab trivia? We’re now adding fresh multiple choice quizzes each week.
Hear how more words are pronounced with our new audio fixes.
Navigate more easily from definitions to synonyms and back again!
8.1.1
2020-07-26
Did you know the word “fix” has been around since the 1400s? We put in a fix for some issues in the app so you can look up even more word origins!
8.1.0
2020-07-18
Calling all word lovers! We want to hear from you! Hit update NOW to play the new Dictionary.com word quiz. Then share your score with us on Twitter or Instagram: @dictionarycom!
8.0.6
2020-07-13
Did you know the word open can be used as a verb, a noun, or even an adjective? Hit update. Then open your app to see a new open screen!
8.0.5
2020-07-08
Crash, boom, and bang are all examples of onomatopoeia.
Good news! We’ve made some fixes so your app won’t crash. Now you can go look up the meaning of onomatopoeia, and tweet us what you find: @dictionarycom!
8.0.4
2020-07-01
Did you know the phrase “what’s cooking” dates all the way back to the 1940s?
Here’s what’s cooking at Dictionary.com: We’ve made some fixes to font sizes to make your app easier to read, and made some improvement to your Word of the Day quiz widget.
Did you spot a strange issue with double word synonyms? We fixed that too!
Want more word fun? Come follow us on Instagram: @dictionarycom and @thesaurus_com!
8.0.3
2020-06-24
Synonym pop quiz! What's new, fresh, and current?
The Dictionary.com app! Experience the new Word of the Day, and quiz your way to wordplay fun! Hit update to see it all!
8.0.2
2020-06-20
whoa
[ hwoh, woh ]
interjection
what you’ll be saying once you update to the all new (neoteric, modern, newfangled) Dictionary.com app experience!
Want new and more definitions? We’ve got those.
Want fun wordplay? Yup, we’ve added that too.
Want a fresh look that makes finding just the right words even easier? You’ll have to hit that update button!
8.0.1
2020-06-18
whoa
[ hwoh, woh ]
interjection
what you’ll be saying once you update to the all new (neoteric, modern, newfangled) Dictionary.com app experience!
Want new and more definitions? We’ve got those.
Want fun wordplay? Yup, we’ve added that too.
Want a fresh look that makes finding just the right words even easier? You’ll have to hit that update button!
8.0
2020-06-17
whoa
[ hwoh, woh ]
interjection
what you’ll be saying once you update to the all new (neoteric, modern, newfangled) Dictionary.com app experience!
Want new and more definitions? We’ve got those.
Want fun wordplay? Yup, we’ve added that too.
Want a fresh look that makes finding just the right words even easier? You’ll have to hit that update button!
7.5.29
2020-04-13
-Minor improvements
7.5.28
2020-04-03
- Minor Improvements
7.5.27
2019-11-05
Voice. noun. Something you can now use when searching for the definition of a word.
Our push notifications just got a whole lot better too. Travel anywhere in the world and receive real-time notifications and alerts from Dictionary.com.
You may also notice our Word of the Day has had a makeover. Check out the polished new look!
7.5.21
2019-09-05
Updates. Noun. Something you should keep turned on so you never miss an improvement from Dictionary.com!
Has your Word of the Day quiz widget been wonky? We made some adjustments, alterations, and enhancements to bring it back in line.
Enjoy!
7.5.20
2019-08-19
Updates. Noun. Something you should keep turned on so you never miss an improvement from Dictionary.com!
Did you notice the Origin tab is missing? You're right. We still have origins available alongside definitions, but we have removed the tab for now.
Origin is a noun that can mean the first stage of existence, and we promise we're working on a second stage of the tab that will be even better.
Speaking of better, we made some fixes that fit the definition to a T.
7.5.19
2019-07-25
We define "app bugs" as pesky little problems that were plaguing the Dictionary.com app.
This update will stabilize your app and make images look even better. Bye-bye, bugs!
7.5.18
2019-05-23
Legible is an adjective that means “easily readable.” You can use it to describe the new and improved Word of the Day!
7.5.17
2019-05-21
Legible is a noun that means “easily readable.” You can use it to describe the new and improved Word of the Day!
7.5.16
2019-03-26
Embarrassed. Adjective. Us when we realized the offline dictionary went AWOL. We're very sorry, and don't worry: We brought it back.
(Hear ye, hear ye: If you want to hear your audio pronunciations, don't forget to crank up your phone volume!)
7.5.15
2019-03-14
Word of the Day. Noun. A feature we just made a whole lot better!
While we were at it, we fixed that pesky problem with your frozen favorites list!
Did you buy example sentences? Good news. We've fixed those too!
7.5.14
2019-02-15
- Minor improvements to the word of the day pages.
7.5.13
2019-01-03
- Minor improvements to data display on dictionary and thesaurus pages.
7.5.12
2018-12-13
- Minor improvements to data display on dictionary and thesaurus pages.
7.5.11
2018-10-31
- Minor improvements to data display on dictionary and thesaurus pages.
7.5.10
2018-09-07
- Word of the Day push notifications improvements
7.5.9
2018-08-27
- Fixed issue where push notifications still sent when setting was off.
7.5.8
2018-08-18
- Fixed problem where clicking on any word makes it a favorite.
- Made improvements to the Help Center to make contacting Customer Service easier.
- Improvements made to the app’s video player.
- Trends feature has been removed.
7.5.7
2018-07-02
- Fixed an issue with the video player
7.5.6
2018-06-20
- Minor Improvements
7.5.5
2018-06-06
- Fixed issue preventing videos from playing.
7.5.4
2018-05-19
- Word of the Day Improvements
- Fixed issue where searching for words with apostrophes resulted in no results
7.5.3
2018-05-09
- Minor improvements
7.5.2
2018-04-20
• Legal copyright updated to 2018.
• Other minor improvements.
7.5.1
2018-01-18
- Minor Improvements
7.5
2017-12-20
- UI optimized for iPhone X
- Minor Improvements
7.4.5
2017-10-13
Bug fixes
7.4.4
2017-08-25
Bug fixes
7.4.3
2017-08-04
Bug fixes
7.4.2
2017-07-26
Bug fixes
TOS and Privacy Policy update
7.4.1
2017-07-03
bug fixes
