English Websites

Free online dictionary from Cambridge University Press.

Contains a database of words, terms, names, and acronyms.

Includes a thesaurus and searchable dictionaries for English, computers, dreams and medicine.

Site dedicated to recently coined words and existing words revived into modern usage.

Letter written by Samuel Johnson to the Earl of Chesterfield setting out his plan for an English Dictionary.

Based on the WordNet lexical database and thesaurus, this dictionary covers only a selection of the most frequent English words. Includes synonyms, antonyms, examples and pronunciation, and links between related words.

General purpose online English language dictionary and Thesaurus.

Find definitions by alphabetical browsing or word lookup. Powered by several print dictionaries.

A dictionary database of word and phrase definitions from eight different sources.

Searchable English language dictionary shows results in synonym sets.

Searchable dictionary of contemporary English.

Resource site for the Macmillan range of dictionaries.

A repository of popular neologisms, management speak, and technical terms relevant to various regions, jobs, and cultures, and organized by categories.

Provides the origins and meanings of Elizabethan words and vocabulary including obscure Shakespearean expressions.

English language Wiki dictionary from the Wikimedia Foundation.

Searchable dictionary of the English language, with standard, reverse and phonetic lookup. Also links to a range of other language resources.

Features two modern English dictionaries, multilingual search, and translation. Also features a guide to language sites on the web and a language discussion forum.

Free 500,000 word dictionary of English with an encyclopedia and world atlas. Contains headword lookup and a full text search of 22 million words of text.

Free edition of a complete Webster dictionary. Fully crosslinked. Includes sound.

Provides access to multiple English dictionaries.

Search over 40,000 entries to get clear concise definitions and when available related pictures.

A free searchable on-line dictionary.

Visual dictionary. Includes definitions and examples of sentence use.

English dictionary contains 150,000 entries.

Explains key language terms such as: nouns, verbs, aspects, and tenses. Provides usage and grammar guidance.

A scholarly analysis of the Oxford English Dictionary by Dr Charlotte Brewer, Hertford College, Oxford.

Mnemonic Dictionary is a resource which provides memory aids for each word.

An online dictionary originally based on WordNet, contains extensive cross-references, hierarchical links, and a complete listing of inflections.

Internet Terms Dictionary contains over 500,000 terms.

A dictionary of words and phrases on the verge of extinction.

A dictionary of English words derived from Latin and Greek Sources. Ability to find the Latin and Greek origins or etymologies.

One can search many bilingual texts in English and German for words and expressions.

Search or browse thousands of definitions

Definitions, example sentences and pronunciations for millions of English-language words, and user-contributed comments and word lists.

A simple dictionary that illustrates several thousand common nouns and concepts with photographs.

Dictionary by Oxford University Press. Answers questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage. Basic dictionary is free, premium content with subscription.

The Vocabulary.com Dictionary uses predictive technology to zero in on just the right word as you type. It is enriched by engaging content explaining the meaning and usage of thousands of vocabulary items.

Free searchable dictionary and thesaurus, word games, a word of the day, and many other English language and vocabulary reference tools and resources.

A concise dictionary of middle English. Time period is from A.D. 1150 to 1580.