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Dictionaries
Wiktionary logo

Wiktionary

Collaborative dictionary data.

Wiktionary API is a free Dictionaries API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
None required
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Dictionaries
Visit documentation ↗en.wiktionary.org

About Wiktionary

Provider
Wiktionary
Website
en.wiktionary.org ↗

Details from en.wiktionary.org.

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Wiktionary API alternatives

Synonyms logo

Synonyms

Synonyms, thesaurus and antonyms information for any given word

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
Wordnik logo

Wordnik

Dictionary Data

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
SayItVid logo

SayItVid

English video pronunciation search with timestamps, IPA phonetics and subtitle context

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
Words logo

Words

Definitions and synonyms for more than 150,000 words

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
Random Lexicon logo

Random Lexicon

Random words and definitions using optional filters

No authHTTPSCORS
WordSoHard logo

WordSoHard

Word definitions with Scrabble validity and tile score in one call, built for word games

No authHTTPSCORS

Wiktionary API FAQ

Who provides the Wiktionary API?

The Wiktionary API is provided by Wiktionary (en.wiktionary.org).

Is the Wiktionary API free?

Yes. The Wiktionary API is listed in the Dictionaries category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the Wiktionary API require an API key?

No. The Wiktionary API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.

Can I call the Wiktionary API from the browser?

Yes. The Wiktionary API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the Wiktionary API support HTTPS?

Yes. The Wiktionary API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.