Dictionary & Definitions Scraper

Dictionary & Definitions Scraper — a fast, reliable dictionary scraper that needs no API key. You pay only for the results you get: failed or empty runs are always free.

This dictionary scraper runs on the Apify platform, so you can call it from the API, run it on a schedule, or export results to JSON, CSV, Excel, or Google Sheets.

What this scraper does

• Extracts structured dictionary data with no browser or API key required
• Returns clean JSON, one record per result — ready for sheets, databases, or apps
• Pay-per-result pricing: you are never charged for a run that returns nothing
• Runs on demand or on a schedule, and integrates with 5,000+ apps via the Apify API and webhooks

What data you get

Each result record includes fields such as:

• Word (word) — e.g. "serendipity"
• Query (query) — e.g. "serendipity"
• Language (language) — e.g. "en"
• Phonetic (phonetic) — e.g. "/\u02ccs\u025b.\u0279\u0259n.\u02c8d\u026a.p\u026a.ti/"
• Audio Url (audioUrl) — e.g. "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/se...
• Parts Of Speech (partsOfSpeech) — e.g. ["noun"]
• Definitions (definitions) — e.g. [{"partOfSpeech": "noun", "definition": "A combination of...
• Synonyms (synonyms) — e.g. ["chance", "luck"]
• Source Url (sourceUrl) — e.g. "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/serendipity"
• Url (url) — e.g. "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/serendipity"

Input

Field	Type	Description
words	array	List of words (or short phrases) to look up in the dictionary. One record is returned per word that has a d...
language	string	Dictionary language code used for every lookup, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt-BR. Not all languages have cove...
maxResults	integer	Maximum number of definition records to return across all words.

Example output

{
  "type": "definition",
  "word": "serendipity",
  "query": "serendipity",
  "language": "en",
  "phonetic": "/\u02ccs\u025b.\u0279\u0259n.\u02c8d\u026a.p\u026a.ti/",
  "audioUrl": "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/serendipity-au.mp3",
  "partsOfSpeech": [
    "noun"
  ],
  "definitions": [
    {
      "partOfSpeech": "noun",
      "definition": "A combination of events which have come together by chance to make a surprisingly good or wonderful outcome.",
      "example": null
    },
    {
      "partOfSpeech": "noun",
      "definition": "An unsought, unintended, and/or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery and/or learning experience that happens by accident.",
      "example": null
    }
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "chance",
    "luck"
  ],
  "sourceUrl": "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/serendipity",
  "url": "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/serendipity",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-07-12T00:00:00Z"
}

Use cases

• Automate research and data collection
• Feed dashboards, sheets, and databases
• Enrich records in your CRM or app
• Monitor changes on a schedule

Pricing

This actor uses pay-per-result pricing at $0.0004 per record. There is no monthly fee and no start fee — and empty or failed runs cost $0, so you only ever pay for data you actually receive.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an API key or account for the source? No. This dictionary scraper works out of the box with no API key required.

What happens if a run returns no results? You are not charged. Billing is per result, so empty or failed runs are free.

Can I run the dictionary scraper on a schedule? Yes. Use the Apify Scheduler to run it hourly, daily, or on any cron schedule, and get results by webhook or API.

What export formats are supported? Results can be exported as JSON, CSV, Excel, HTML, or pushed to Google Sheets, a database, or your own app via the Apify API.

Is the data structured? Yes. Every dictionary result is a clean, flat JSON record you can use immediately.