Scope of the dictionary

Dictionary.com publishes meanings and definitions of English words, along with synonyms, word origins, example sentences and word games. Its homepage is organised around popular searches and a set of editorial areas. The site states that it has been a trusted authority for 25+ years and uses the tagline "The Dictionary for the Real World".

  • English definitions and synonyms
  • Word origins and etymology
  • Example sentences for words
  • Word games
  • Tagline: The Dictionary for the Real World

Source: Meanings & Definitions of English Words | Dictionary.com

Word of the Day and editorial features

Alongside dictionary entries, the site publishes editorial content grouped into sections on the homepage. These include Slang, Emoji and Literature, with articles such as an explanation of the phrase "crash out", a piece on the face in clouds emoji and a feature on words popularised by Shakespeare. A Word of the Day entry is also presented on the homepage.

  • Word of the Day
  • Popular searches
  • New & Updated Words
  • Slang
  • Emoji
  • Literature

Source: Meanings & Definitions of English Words | Dictionary.com

New and updated words

Dictionary.com reports additions and revisions to its entries through periodic word drops compiled by its lexicographers. The Summer Word Drop 2026 announcement states that 5,900 new words were added since the previous drop, along with over 1,200 revisions to existing entries.

  • 5,900 new words added in the Summer Word Drop 2026
  • Over 1,200 revisions to existing entries

Source: Meanings & Definitions of English Words | Dictionary.com

Browse Dictionary service

The site offers a Browse Dictionary service that lists headwords alphabetically, with index pages for each letter of the alphabet and a separate page for entries beginning with numerals, symbols and diacritics. The browse lists cover abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes, proper names, place names and multi-word terms as well as ordinary headwords. Examples range from ".22" and "401(k)" on the numerals page to entries such as "aardvark", "labyrinth" and "tabbouleh" on the letter pages.

  • Index pages A to Z
  • Separate page for numerals and diacritics
  • Includes abbreviations, affixes and proper names

Sources: Browse | Words Starting With Numerals & Diacritics | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "A" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "B" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "D" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "F" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "H" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "L" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "M" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "P" | Dictionary.com, Browse | Words Starting With "T" | Dictionary.com

Operating company and related services

The Terms of Service identify the operator as Dictionary.com, LLC, referred to in the document as "Dictionary". The Terms cover the websites Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, including any sub-domains, together with related products and services such as the Dictionary.com mobile app; these are collectively described as the "Services".

Operator
Dictionary.com, LLC
Sites covered
Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, including sub-domains
Related product
Dictionary.com mobile app

Source: Terms of Service & Privacy Policy | Dictionary.com

Terms, privacy and cookie policies

Dictionary.com publishes its Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy together on a single page, last updated on 13 October 2025. The Terms note that they contain a mandatory and binding arbitration provision, a class action waiver and a waiver of the right to a jury trial. The Services are intended for general audiences over the age of 16, and the company states that it does not knowingly collect information from children under 16. Parents or legal guardians of users under 18, or the age of legal majority, agree to be responsible for those users' actions in relation to the Services.

  • Combined Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy page
  • Last updated 13 October 2025
  • Binding arbitration provision and class action waiver
  • Intended for audiences over 16

Source: Terms of Service & Privacy Policy | Dictionary.com

Contact

Questions about the Terms or the Services are directed to a support email address given in the Terms of Service. No postal address or telephone number is given in the material available.

Support enquiries
[email protected] as stated in the Terms
Website
https://www.dictionary.com/

Sources: Terms of Service & Privacy Policy | Dictionary.com, Meanings & Definitions of English Words | Dictionary.com

Service Browse Dictionary Alphabetical browsing tool listing dictionary entries from A to Z plus numerals and diacritics.
Software Dictionary.com mobile app Mobile application listed among the related Dictionary products and services covered by the Terms.
Service Word of the Day Daily featured word section on the Dictionary.com homepage.
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Sources

  1. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/terms-and-privacy Verified 17 Sep 2026
  2. Browse | Words Starting With Numerals & Diacritics | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list Verified 17 Sep 2026
  3. Browse | Words Starting With "A" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/a Verified 17 Sep 2026
  4. Browse | Words Starting With "B" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/b Verified 17 Sep 2026
  5. Browse | Words Starting With "D" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/d Verified 17 Sep 2026
  6. Browse | Words Starting With "F" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/f Verified 17 Sep 2026
  7. Browse | Words Starting With "G" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/g Verified 17 Sep 2026
  8. Browse | Words Starting With "H" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/h Verified 17 Sep 2026
  9. Browse | Words Starting With "L" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/l Verified 17 Sep 2026
  10. Browse | Words Starting With "M" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/m Verified 17 Sep 2026
  11. Browse | Words Starting With "P" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/p Verified 17 Sep 2026
  12. Browse | Words Starting With "T" | Dictionary.com https://www.dictionary.com/list/t Verified 17 Sep 2026
  13. Meanings & Definitions of English Words | Dictionary.com https://dictionary.com/

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