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// DICTIONARIES

Merriam-Webster

Dictionary and Thesaurus Data

Merriam-Webster is a free public Dictionaries API that requires apiKey authentication. It supports HTTPS.

// FACTS

Category
Dictionaries
Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
yes
CORS
unknown
Endpoint
dictionaryapi.com
Cost
Free

// FREQUENTLY ASKED

What is Merriam-Webster?

Merriam-Webster is a free public API in the Dictionaries category. Dictionary and Thesaurus Data

Does Merriam-Webster require authentication?

Yes — Merriam-Webster requires apiKey authentication to make requests.

Is Merriam-Webster free?

Yes. Merriam-Webster is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.

Does Merriam-Webster support HTTPS?

Yes, Merriam-Webster supports HTTPS encrypted requests.