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What Cambridge Dictionary is
Cambridge Dictionary is an online reference for English definitions, translation lookup, pronunciation, and word study, with dictionaries for learners, academic and business use, plus bilingual translation dictionaries. Its content draws on the Cambridge English Corpus, which Cambridge says contains more than 1.5 billion words of real English. Pronunciation pages include British and American audio, phonetic transcriptions, and videos demonstrating words in speech and sentences. The thesaurus provides synonyms, antonyms, usage examples, and explanations of differences between words and phrases in British and American English. Cambridge Dictionary +Plus adds quizzes, word lists, and word games; users can create, download, and share free lists and quizzes, with up to 500 words in a list. The online plan is free and includes dictionaries and +Plus word lists and quizzes. Cambridge also offers an API, a free double-click dictionary search for websites, and search widgets. It is available on the web, Android, iOS, and as an extension, and covers 29 languages.
Who it suits
It suits English learners at different levels, people preparing for Cambridge English exams or IELTS, and anyone looking up meanings, translations, or pronunciation. Website operators can also consider its API, double-click search, or widgets.
What it does well
- British and American audio pronunciations are available.
- Entries include usage examples.
- Thesaurus includes synonyms and antonyms.
- Free +Plus lists and quizzes can be shared.
- Available on web, Android, iOS, and as an extension.
What to know first
- Word lists are limited to 500 words each.
- Licensed data set pricing is discussed per organisation.
- Cambridge says its learner dictionaries are intended for English learning.
Limits
Each word list can contain up to 500 words. The free online plan includes dictionaries and +Plus word lists and quizzes.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Dictionary online | Online dictionaries and +Plus word lists and quizzes | Free |
As dictionary.cambridge.org lists them, read 30 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://dictionary.cambridge.org/ on the web.
- Use the free online dictionaries and +Plus word lists and quizzes.
- Access the service on Android or iOS, or use its browser extension.
- For website integration, explore the Dictionary API, double-click search, or search widgets.
Verdict
Cambridge Dictionary combines reference material with pronunciation, translation, and study tools. Its free plan includes online dictionaries and +Plus word lists and quizzes; licensed data sets are priced through individual discussions.
Questions
Is Cambridge Dictionary free?
The online plan is free and includes the dictionaries, +Plus word lists, and quizzes.
Which platforms can I use?
Cambridge Dictionary is available on the web, Android, iOS, and as an extension.
What languages does it cover?
Its bilingual dictionaries cover 29 languages.
What pronunciation support does it offer?
Pronunciation pages include British and American audio, phonetic transcriptions, and videos showing words and sentences.
Does Cambridge offer tools for websites?
It offers a Dictionary API, a free double-click dictionary search for websites, and search widgets.
Can an account and saved word lists be deleted?
Cambridge says users can delete account data including their profile, login information, and saved word lists.
Facts from Cambridge Dictionary's own pages
- Account deletion
- Cambridge says users can delete Cambridge Dictionary account data including their profile, login information, and saved word lists. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Corpus-based content
- Cambridge says its dictionaries draw on the Cambridge English Corpus, which contains more than 1.5 billion words of real English. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Data licensing
- Available licensed data sets include British, International, American, and Business English, pronunciation data, and audio recordings; Cambridge says pricing is discussed for each organisation's needs. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Dictionaries online since
- Cambridge Dictionaries Online began offering dictionaries free of charge in 1999. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Dictionary and translations
- The site offers English learner, academic, business, and bilingual translation dictionaries. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1999 · dictionary.cambridge.org, 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, United Kingdom · dictionary.cambridge.org, 23 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Cambridge offers a Dictionary API, a free double-click dictionary search for websites, and search widgets. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- Cambridge describes its learner dictionaries as suitable for English learners at different levels and for people preparing for Cambridge English exams and IELTS. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- +Plus learning tools
- Cambridge Dictionary +Plus offers quizzes, word lists, and word games, with free word lists and quizzes users can create, download, and share. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Pronunciation
- Pronunciation pages provide British and American audio, phonetic transcriptions, and videos showing pronunciation in words and sentences. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The help page answers frequently asked questions and directs users to contact Cambridge if their question is not answered. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Thesaurus
- The thesaurus includes synonyms, antonyms, examples, and articles explaining differences between words and phrases in British and American English. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
- Word list limit
- A word list can contain up to 500 words. · dictionary.cambridge.org, 30 Sept 2026
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