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Merriam-Webster API

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Overview

Dictionary and Thesaurus Data

Merriam-Webster is a dictionaries API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Dictionaries

Questions

Does the Merriam-Webster API need an API key?

Yes. The Merriam-Webster API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Does the Merriam-Webster API support HTTPS?

Yes, the Merriam-Webster API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the Merriam-Webster API?

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