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Words

Definitions and synonyms for more than 150,000 words.

Words API is a free Dictionaries API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Dictionaries
Visit documentation ↗www.wordsapi.com
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Words API alternatives

Wordnik logo

Wordnik

Dictionary Data

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
WordSoHard logo

WordSoHard

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

No authHTTPSCORS
Wiktionary logo

Wiktionary

Collaborative dictionary data

No authHTTPSCORS
Synonyms logo

Synonyms

Synonyms, thesaurus and antonyms information for any given word

apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
SayItVid logo

SayItVid

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

apiKeyHTTPSCORS
Random Lexicon logo

Random Lexicon

Random words and definitions using optional filters

No authHTTPSCORS

Words API FAQ

Is the Words API free?

Yes. The Words 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 Words API require an API key?

Yes. The Words API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the Words API from the browser?

CORS support for the Words API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the Words API support HTTPS?

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