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Free Dictionary Word Definitions Scraper

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Free Dictionary Word Definitions Scraper

Free Dictionary Word Definitions Scraper

Look up word definitions using the Free Dictionary API. Each word returns the language, phonetic spelling, parts of speech, first definition and example, total definition count, an audio link, and a source link. Useful for building glossaries, language tools, and study aids.

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πŸ“– Free Dictionary Word Definitions Scraper

πŸš€ Bulk word lookups in one run. Definitions, phonetics, audio pronunciations, parts of speech, synonyms, and antonyms for any list of words.

Powered by the open Free Dictionary API (dictionaryapi.dev). No key, no login.

πŸ“‹ What it does

  • Looks up a list of words and returns one record per dictionary entry.
  • Captures phonetic spelling and an audio pronunciation URL when available.
  • Flattens all definitions with their part of speech and example sentences.
  • Collects synonyms and antonyms across every meaning.
  • Supports multiple languages (English is the most complete).

βš™οΈ Input

FieldTypeDescription
wordsarrayWords to look up.
languageselectDictionary language (default English).
maxItemsintegerHow many records to return. Free plan is capped at 10.
{
"maxItems": 10,
"language": "en",
"words": ["serendipity", "ephemeral", "run"]
}

πŸ“Š Output

FieldDescription
word / languageThe word and its language
phonetic / audioUrlPhonetic spelling and pronunciation audio
partsOfSpeechDeduplicated parts of speech
firstDefinition / firstExampleQuick-look definition and example
definitionCount / definitionsFull flattened definition list
synonyms / antonymsRelated words
origin / sourceUrl / licenseEtymology and attribution
scrapedAtWhen the record was collected
errorNull on success

❓ FAQ

Do I need an API key? No. The Free Dictionary API is public and open source.

What happens if a word is not found? You get a row with error: "Word not found"; the run continues.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Independent tool. Data provided by the open Free Dictionary API under its listed licenses.