Available on the Chrome Web Store
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary Browser Extension is a free, open-source tool that lets you quickly find English-to-English definitions for any word or phrase. With its simple and user-friendly interface, you can look up definitions effortlessly without losing focus on your content.
- Instant Definitions: Use the in-browser search box to find definitions instantly.
- Contextual Access: Open Merriam-Webster’s full definition page via an in-content button or the context menu. Fully customizable through the settings.
- Search History Tracking and Review Mode: Enable Review Mode to seamlessly view your search history, filtered
and displayed based on the current page's content. - Video Pausing Feature: Automatically pauses and resumes videos playing in your browser while using the search box, helping you stay focused.
- Customizable API Integration: Use your personal Merriam-Webster API key for unlimited access to definitions.
🛠 Note: This extension is a client for Merriam-Webster's API services, so you will need your personal API key.
Register for free here. For details about available API types and usage, visit the Merriam-Webster Developer Center.
Keep in mind that the default API key is limited to 20 definitions to ensure all users have a smooth initial experience with the extension.
Get it directly from the Chrome Web Store.
- Download the latest release and extract it.
- Open your browser’s extensions settings:
- For Chrome/Brave:
chrome://extensions - For Edge:
edge://extensions - For Opera:
opera://extensions
- For Chrome/Brave:
- Enable Developer Mode by toggling the switch on the extensions page.
- Click Load unpacked, then select the extracted folder.
- Enjoy!
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This extension was initially developed for personal use and is constantly evolving. Feel free to provide constructive feedback to help improve it further!
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