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Free dictionary API providing word definitions, phonetics with audio pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples across 10 languages. Best for language-related workflows — building vocabulary features, verifying word meanings, or adding pronunciation data. A lightweight, no-auth alternative to commercial dictionary APIs for basic lexical lookups. 1 example endpoint available through Lava’s AI Gateway. See the Free Dictionary API API docs for full documentation.
This provider is managed — no additional setup required.
This is a catch-all provider — any valid URL under https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2 is supported. Word definition lookups. Construct URL as https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/{lang}/{word}. See https://dictionaryapi.dev/ for details. The endpoints below are curated examples.

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Endpoints

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Look up a word definition

GET https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/hello — Free 
const data = await lava.gateway('https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/hello', { method: 'GET' });

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