Oxford Dictionaries API

API

Authoritative dictionary & language data API

Overview

The Oxford Dictionaries API provides access to trusted dictionary data including definitions, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, etymologies, and audio pronunciations. It supports multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, etc.) via RESTful endpoints returning JSON responses. Key endpoints include /entries (detailed word info), /synonyms, /antonyms, /examples, and /etymologies. Use cases include language learning apps, content editing tools, translation services, and accessibility platforms for text-to-speech features.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.oxforddictionaries.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON responses
Multi-language support
Audio pronunciations
Etymology & example data
Synonym/antonym lookup

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Oxford Dictionaries API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with limited monthly requests; paid plans are available for higher usage and advanced features.

? Does it require an API key?

Yes, an API key is mandatory for all requests. You can get one by registering on the Oxford Dictionaries developer portal.

? What is the response format?

All endpoints return data in JSON format, which is easy to integrate into most applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Dictionaries

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Authoritative Oxford-approved data
⊕ Wide language coverage
⊕ Rich metadata for words
⊕ Well-documented endpoints

Cons

⊖ Freemium tier has strict rate limits
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Paid plans for high-volume use
⊖ Limited to Oxford's curated corpus