Cambridge English Dictionary API API
This API provides comprehensive word definitions, synonyms, antonyms, examples, and more. Perfect for educational tools, writing assistance, and language learning platforms.
Features
Word Definitions: Retrieve detailed meanings for English words.
Synonyms and Antonyms: Expand your vocabulary with related and opposite terms.
Example Sentences: Get context-based usage examples for words.
Lightweight and Fast: Optimized for quick responses and easy integration.
Request to get meaning of a word
word meaning - Endpoint Features
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
words |
[Required] word to get the meaning |
{
"searchWord": "iron",
"result": {
"UK Dictionary": {
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"pronounce": {
"UK": {
"audioList": [
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/uk_pron/u/uki/ukiri/ukiridi009.mp3",
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/uk_pron_ogg/u/uki/ukiri/ukiridi009.ogg"
],
"pron": "/aɪən/"
},
"US": {
"audioList": [
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/us_pron/i/iro/iron_/iron.mp3",
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/us_pron_ogg/i/iro/iron_/iron.ogg"
],
"pron": "/aɪrn/"
}
},
"details": [
{
"defintion": "a chemical element that is a common greyish-coloured metal. It is strong, used in making steel, and exists in very small amounts in blood:",
"example": [
"Iron rusts easily.",
"Liver is a particularly rich source of dietary iron.",
"iron ore",
"an iron deficiency"
]
},
{
"defintion": "a piece of equipment for making clothes flat and smooth that has a handle and a flat base and is usually heated with electricity:",
"example": [
"a steam iron",
"a travel iron"
]
},
{
"defintion": "a stick that has an iron or steel part at the end that is used to hit the ball in golf:",
"example": [
"He'll probably use a 2 or 3 iron for the shot."
]
},
{
"defintion": "chains tied around someone to prevent them from escaping or moving:",
"example": [
"It was common practice for the prisoners to be clapped in irons (= tied with chains)."
]
},
{
"defintion": "to make clothes flat and smooth using an iron:",
"example": [
"It takes about five minutes to iron a shirt properly.",
"Synonym\npress"
]
},
{
"defintion": "very strong physically, mentally, or emotionally:",
"example": [
"I think you have to have an iron will to make some of these decisions."
]
}
]
},
"AMERICAN DICTIONARY": {
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"pronounce": {
"US": {
"audioList": [
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/us_pron/i/iro/iron_/iron.mp3",
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/us_pron_ogg/i/iro/iron_/iron.ogg"
],
"pron": "/ˈɑɪ·ərn/"
}
},
"details": [
{
"defintion": "a common, silver-colored, metal element that is magnetic and strong, is used in making steel, and is found in small amounts in blood and in all living things:",
"example": [
"Iron rusts easily.",
"Liver is a rich source of dietary iron."
]
},
{
"defintion": "a device with a handle and a flat metal base that can be heated and pressed against cloth to make the cloth smooth"
},
{
"defintion": "to make cloth smooth using an iron:",
"example": [
"I have to iron this skirt.",
"[ M ] Let me iron out the wrinkles in this tablecloth."
]
},
{
"defintion": "made of or containing iron:",
"example": [
"iron ore",
"an iron railing along the steps",
"fig. Her success depended on physical strength and an iron will (= strong determination)."
]
}
]
},
"BUSINESS ENGLISH": {
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"pronounce": {
"UK": {
"audioList": [
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/uk_pron/u/uki/ukiri/ukiridi009.mp3",
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/uk_pron_ogg/u/uki/ukiri/ukiridi009.ogg"
],
"pron": "/aɪən/"
},
"US": {
"audioList": [
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/us_pron/i/iro/iron_/iron.mp3",
"https://dictionary.cambridge.org/media/english/us_pron_ogg/i/iro/iron_/iron.ogg"
]
}
},
"details": [
{
"defintion": "a common metal element used in making steel:",
"example": [
"Heavy industries, like iron and steel, can take advantage of the government's increased public-works spending."
]
}
]
}
}
}
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| Header | Description |
|---|---|
Authorization
|
[Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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The Cambridge English Dictionary API API provides definitions, synonyms, antonyms, word examples, and pronunciation for words across multiple languages.
The API is perfect for developers building language learning apps, educational tools, or content creation platforms.
Yes, the API provides phonetic transcriptions and, where available, audio pronunciation URLs for words.
Yes, this api provides usage examples for the word in context.
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This endpoint returns structured data including the word's definition, part of speech, pronunciation (with audio links), synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences, providing a comprehensive understanding of the word.
Key fields include "searchWord," "partOfSpeech," "pronounce" (with UK and US audio links), "details" (containing definitions), and example sentences, all of which help users grasp the word's usage and meaning.
The response is structured in a JSON format, with the main word as the key and nested objects for pronunciation, definitions, and examples, allowing for easy parsing and integration into applications.
The endpoint provides definitions, synonyms, antonyms, example sentences, and pronunciation details, making it a versatile resource for language learners and educators.
Users can customize requests by specifying the word they want to look up in the API call, allowing for targeted queries to retrieve specific information about that word.
The data is sourced from the Cambridge Cambridge English Dictionary API, ensuring high-quality and reliable definitions, examples, and pronunciation for English words.
Typical use cases include developing language learning applications, enhancing writing tools, and creating educational content that requires accurate word definitions and usage examples.
Users can leverage the structured response to display word meanings, provide audio pronunciation, and offer contextual examples, enhancing user engagement and learning experiences in their applications.
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