Vocabulary.com has helped over two million learners master new words with a better way to learn and teach vocabulary. The latest additions to our dictionary contribute to an even more trusted source for word learning.
Vocabulary.com strives to help learners achieve mastery over memorization and our dictionary is a key resource for learners and educators. The Vocabulary.com Dictionary features approachable definitions and engaging explanations that make learning new words easier and more interesting.
The Vocabulary.com Dictionary stands out from the rest and not just because it’s the only ad-free online dictionary! We source from thousands of texts to provide a variety of example sentences from news articles and literature. This real-world context helps learners understand words’ multiple meanings and leads to true learning over mere memorization.
We continue to update and add to the Vocabulary.com Dictionary to provide learners and educators with even more word learning tools. Check out the newest additions to our word entries:
Sound it out
You never have to worry about mispronouncing a word again with our new IPA transcriptions! This feature is especially helpful if you want to learn English as a second language, improve your pronunciation, or understand a new word. Our IPA guide explains how to decipher an IPA transcription!
Pronounce it like a pro
Still not sure how to pronounce it after reading the IPA transcription? Powered by Curiosity Media, also part of the IXL family of brands, select words now feature pronunciation videos. These videos provide a clear demonstration of American and UK versions with both visual and auditory cues. You’ll be pronouncing it like a pro in no time!
Practice it to master it
In addition to the definitions and usage examples, each word page now displays relevant vocabulary lists. Ready to learn the word you looked up? Immediately jump to a list to practice that word along with related words. Flip through flashcards and then master the word through the learning activities on Vocabulary.com!
Take it a step further
Once you learn the base word, take it a step further and learn all the added forms of that word! Expand your knowledge of each word with all inflected forms of nouns, adjectives, and verbs. We make it easy to find the correct spellings for plural nouns, and comparative and superlative adjectives, making it easier to correctly construct sentences in different tenses.
Suggest something new
Can’t find what you’re looking for? When you search for a word not found in our dictionary, you will now be directed to a page that provides suggestions for words that closely match the searched term. It also features a new option to submit the missing word for review and potential addition to our dictionary. We appreciate word suggestions and would love to hear from you.
Cite your sources
Citing your sources can be tedious…but with Vocabulary.com, you can copy and paste citations with just a few clicks! Feel at ease with an efficient and reliable way to reference and cite dictionary entries accurately. The feature now supports three popular citation styles – APA, MLA, and Chicago – perfect for any research paper, article, essay, or other academic work.
Get the full picture
Images add even more context and create connections to definitions that help new words stick. We’re adding engaging images to definitions to add a visual dimension to the dictionary, so learners can grasp word meanings more intuitively. To ensure comprehensive coverage, some words have multiple images associated with different word senses.
Enhance your word learning experience with our new dictionary updates!