Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
MobiSystems, Inc. Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by MobiSystems, Inc. Rated 4.6/5 from 29,287 ratings. Requires iOS 15.0.
- Rating
- 4.6
- 29.2K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 147 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 28
- 2026 · v16.8
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About Oxford Dictionary & Thesaurus
Trusted by millions of students, professionals, and language learners worldwide, Oxford Dictionary is built on content from Oxford Languages and gives you 18 dictionaries, over a million words, phrases, and definitions, plus translations between English and major languages, all in a single app. Whether you are preparing for exams, improving your writing, or expanding your vocabulary, Oxford Dictionary is your trusted language reference. ■ What can I use Oxford Dictionary for? • Find accurate word definitions in English, Spanish, French, and German • Check pronunciation • Discover English synonyms and antonyms • Learn word origins and etymology • Translate between English and major languages • Build vocabulary and improve writing • Use the dictionaries online and offline (offline with Premium) ■ How many dictionaries does Oxford Dictionary include? Oxford Dictionary includes 18 dictionaries: 5 monolingual (British English, American English, Spanish, French, and German) and 13 bilingual dictionaries pairing English with French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Italian, Hindi, Urdu, Portuguese, Japanese, Greek, Bulgarian, and Thai. ■ How do I find the meaning of a word? Search for any word in Oxford Dictionary to get trusted definitions, example usage, phrases, and word origins from Oxford Languages. ■ Does Oxford Dictionary work offline? Yes, with Premium. Download dictionaries to your device and search for words anytime, no internet connection needed. Ideal for travel, studying, or work. ■ Does Oxford Dictionary include a thesaurus? Yes. The built-in thesaurus gives you thousands of English synonyms and antonyms, helping you find the right word, avoid repetition, and improve your writing. With Premium, synonym lookups are unlimited. ■ Does Oxford Dictionary have audio pronunciation? Yes, with Premium. Recordings by native British and American English speakers help you speak with confidence, ideal for language learning and exam preparation. ■ Can I search for words even if I don't know the spelling? Yes. Use fuzzy search, wildcards (* and ?), autocomplete and auto-correction, voice search, camera search, and keyword lookup to find words quickly and easily. ■ Is Oxford Dictionary good for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, or ACT preparation? Yes. Oxford Dictionary provides accurate definitions, example usage in context, and a broad vocabulary range for students preparing for major English proficiency exams worldwide. ■ How can I build my vocabulary with Oxford Dictionary? Save words to Favorites, organize them into folders and sync them across your devices, revisit Recent searches, and discover a new word every day with Word of the Day. ■ Should I use an AI chatbot instead of a dictionary? Students and professionals continue to rely on dictionaries for formal definitions and correct word usage. Oxford Dictionary provides definitions backed by Oxford Languages' rigorous editorial process, not AI-generated approximations. When accuracy matters, Oxford Dictionary remains the trusted reference. ■ Who is Oxford Dictionary for? Students, writers, professionals, academics, language learners, and word enthusiasts: anyone who needs a reliable multilingual dictionary at every level. ■ What do you get with Premium? • Offline mode and fast search • Audio pronunciation by native speakers • Unlimited synonym and antonym lookups • Ad-free experience ■ Why choose Oxford Dictionary? Oxford Dictionary combines the language expertise of Oxford Languages with powerful search, 18 dictionaries, and practical vocabulary tools, all in one app. Download Oxford Dictionary today. Website: https://mobisystems.com/oxford-dictionary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oxforddictionaryapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oxford_dictionary_app TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oxforddictionaryapp X: https://x.com/OxfordD_app Privacy Policy: https://mobisystems.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://mobisystems.com/terms-of-use
Ratings & reviews
4.6
29.2K ratings
What’s new
Version 16.8 · Updated October 28, 2026
Introducing the new Search Filters option to help you find words in more ways! - Wildcard Search – Use ? for one unknown letter (c?t → cat, cot, cut) or * for multiple unknown letters (comp* → complete, computer, companion). - Similar Search – Find words with a similar spelling. - Anagram Search – Find words made up of the same letters in a different order. Enjoying Oxford Dictionary? Leave us a review - it helps us improve.
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