Random Lexicon API
Overview
Random words and definitions using optional filters
Random Lexicon is a dictionaries API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).
At a glance
- Authentication
- No auth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Yes
- Category
- Dictionaries
Questions
Does the Random Lexicon API need an API key?
No. The Random Lexicon API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.
Can I call the Random Lexicon API from the browser?
Yes. The Random Lexicon API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().
Does the Random Lexicon API support HTTPS?
Yes, the Random Lexicon API is served over HTTPS.
What are alternatives to the Random Lexicon API?
Other Dictionaries APIs include Oxford, Wordnik, Collins, Synonyms, Free Dictionary.
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Collins
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Synonyms
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Free Dictionary
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