What is Wordnik?
The Wordnik online English dictionary and language resource offers users access to a vast trove of lexical content, drawing from a corpus of billions of words to provide comprehensive information on a staggering number of terms. Leveraging a variety of reputable print dictionaries as well as its own extensive data, Wordnik delivers detailed definitions, example sentences, and thesaurus content for a truly unparalleled scope of vocabulary. By prioritizing real-world usage in its lexical information, Wordnik empowers users to understand words in authentic contextual settings, elevating the dictionary experience beyond a mere catalog of definitions
Highlights
- Draws from a corpus of billions of words to cover an extensive vocabulary
- Incorporates content from respected print dictionaries like the American Heritage Dictionary
- Provides example sentences highlighting real-world usage of terms
- Offers thesaurus functionality to explore related and synonymous words