Dictionary Definition Scraper
Pricing
from $10.00 / 1,000 results
Dictionary Definition Scraper
Dictionary Definition Scraper - Scrape and collect data automatically. Export results as JSON, CSV, or Excel. Easy to use with scheduled runs and API integration.
Free Dictionary Definition Scraper
Overview
Scrapes word definitions, phonetics, and examples from the Free Dictionary API for multiple words at once.
This Apify actor allows you to extract structured data at scale with minimal configuration. Simply provide your search query and the actor handles the rest, including pagination, rate-limiting, error handling, and data normalization. The actor is built on Node.js 20 and uses native fetch for high-performance HTTP requests. It runs efficiently on the Apify platform with automatic retries and robust error handling to ensure reliable data collection. Whether you need data for market research, competitive analysis, academic projects, or integration into your data pipeline, this actor provides a fast and cost-effective solution. Results are pushed to the default dataset in a clean, structured JSON format that is easy to process downstream.
Features
- Fast and efficient data extraction using native Node.js 20 fetch
- Automatic pagination handling to collect all available results
- Configurable result limits to control output volume and cost
- Robust error handling with automatic retries and meaningful error messages
- Clean, normalized JSON output pushed to the Apify dataset
- Residential proxy support available for enhanced reliability
- 120-second timeout per HTTP request to prevent hanging connections
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| words | array | List of words to look up | ["hello", "world", "computer"] |
| maxResults | integer | Maximum words to process (1-1000) | 100 |
Output Format
Each result in the dataset contains the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| word | The looked-up word |
| phonetic | Phonetic spelling |
| partOfSpeech | Parts of speech (comma-separated) |
| definitions | Top definitions (comma-separated, max 3) |
| examples | Usage examples (comma-separated, max 3) |
| synonyms | Synonyms (comma-separated, max 5) |
| audioUrl | Pronunciation audio URL |
Pricing
This actor is available on a pay-per-result pricing model that keeps costs low and predictable:
- Per result: $0.01 per result returned in the dataset
- Per run: $0.005 platform start fee per actor run
- No monthly fees: You only pay for what you use
For example, scraping 100 results would cost approximately $1.005 (100 x $0.01 + $0.005 start fee). This pricing model makes it affordable for both small one-off jobs and large-scale data collection projects.
Usage Tips
- Start with a small maxResults value (e.g., 10) to test your query before running large jobs.
- Use specific, targeted search queries to get the most relevant results.
- The actor respects API rate limits automatically, so larger jobs may take longer to complete.
- Results are available in JSON, CSV, XML, and Excel formats from the Apify dataset.
- You can schedule recurring runs using Apify's built-in scheduler for ongoing data collection.
Integrations
This actor works seamlessly with the Apify platform ecosystem. You can integrate it with tools like Zapier, Make (Integromat), Google Sheets, and any REST API consumer. Use webhooks to trigger downstream processing automatically when a run completes. The output dataset can be consumed directly via the Apify API in JSON, CSV, or Excel format.
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