Webster's College Dictionary

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4.2
3.83K reviews
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About this app

Webster's New World College Dictionary combines the most up-to-date information about our language and our world to present a completely revised, updated, and expanded reference. Millions of users worldwide value this unique combination of features, found in no other dictionary:

 • Clear, readable definitions that provide instant understanding
 • More than 160,000 entries with abundant synonym notes, full-page tables and charts, and authoritative guidance on usage and style points
 • Over 800 illustrations, biographical photographs and maps
 • 12,000 specially identified Americanisms
 • 4,700 terms from the areas of arts and sports, science and medicine, computers and the Internet, food, business, politics, and law
 • Thousands of well-revised examples of current word usage
 • Translate words in any other Android app with the Tap to Translate feature, and do it in style with any of the four colorful themes

This dictionary features advanced word definitions, complimented with abundant synonym notes, full-page tables and charts, drawings and authoritative guidance on usage and style points, all well-organized in a clear and accessible defining style.

Webster's New World College Dictionary is selected by leading newspapers as their official dictionary of choice. It is a favorite of newsrooms and copy editors nationwide and it is the official dictionary of The Associated Press Stylebook.

Also, it includes advanced search and language tools that have become the staple of quality language apps from MobiSystems, Inc.

SEARCH TOOLS - effortlessly find words thanks to a clear, functional, and easy-to-use interface

Designed to provide the most comprehensive search experience the dictionary combines several search tools to match or suggest what you are looking for, including:
 • Search autocomplete helps find words quickly by displaying predictions as you type
 • Keyword lookup allows you to search within compound words and phrases
 • An automatic Fuzzy filter’ to correct word spelling, as well as ‘Wild card’ ('*' or '?') to replace a letter or entire parts of a word
 • Camera search looks up words in the camera viewfinder and displays results
 • Voice search function
 • Tap to Translate entries in other apps
 • Share word definitions via installed apps on your device

LEARNING TOOLS - engaging features that help you further enhance your vocabulary

 • The 'Favorites' are designed to give you the freedom to structure your studies the way you see fit by creating custom folders with lists of words from the vast library of entries
 • Organize your favorite words quickly with the new Multiple Selection feature
 • Check the ‘Recent’ list to easily review looked-up words
 • Learn a new word every day with our ‘Word of the day’ option
 • Home screen widget provides random words at a glance
 • Split screen support allows you to use the dictionary together with other apps

Get a LIFETIME LICENSE:

 • Permanently unlock unlimited dictionary use
 • Offline mode - look up words without an internet connection
 • Enjoy the full access 100% ad-free
Updated on
Feb 6, 2024

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Ratings and reviews

4.2
3.47K reviews
A Google user
September 6, 2019
Webster's College Dictionary is my preferred dictionary. The app receives a two-star rating from me because of a very annoying feature that cannot be turned off. Any time I copy text in any application, a Webster icon pops up at the top of my screen for five seconds. During this time I can't tap any part of the screen along the same longitude as this icon without opening the app. A five-second wait every time i want to paste a url?! Uninstalling for now, please address...
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A Google user
November 27, 2021
Great for derivations but I used to have (Derivations) in blue so I could make a chain down them, get to the bottom, oldest Derivations and achieve clarity of derivation, then come back up the chain without being kicked off to the main dictionary. Anyone know how to turn it back on? This problem happened when I switched from HTC U 11 to Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5 G. This was the best feature of the App. HELP PLEASE.
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MobiSystems
November 29, 2021
Hello, Thank you for reachnig out to us! Can you please contact us at dictionaries-android@mobisystems.com and send us a few screenshots as well as the exact Android OS you had on your previous device? Looking forward to your reply, Mary-Ann -MobiSystems Support Team-
A Google user
September 27, 2018
If you're just needing this college dictionary for a couple of weeks it's good. The ads can be annoying, but you just get used to exiting out of them and doing the definition of the word. Hands down the annoying part is that after a month you have to pay to use this app and I'm in college. I don't have money to spend on a college dictionary. That's why I downloaded this app in the first place and now you have to pay for it.
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What's new

In our ongoing efforts to improve user experience, we've focused on refining app performance and resolving issues to ensure a more seamless and reliable experience through the world of words.