Webster's 1828 Dictionary USA
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Description
Step into the pages of Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language—the only mainstream dictionary of its day threaded with thousands of Scripture quotations. Among early-nineteenth-century general-purpose references, nothing rivals its sweeping definitions, offering a front-row seat to an America where civic ideals and sacred language spoke in the same voice. Rich in scriptural and classical references, Webster’s work remains indispensable to historians, theologians, and cultural scholars. Writers and poets will likewise recognize its value: Emily Dickinson relied on these very definitions to refine meaning and nuance in her verse. This digital edition preserves the 70,000+ original definitions and their etymologies. The app’s Search, Favorites, and per-entry User Notes functions provide swift and organized access to the entire work. This latest release, offers the ability to email any definition—optionally including your own annotations—enabling easy sharing and collaboration.
What's New
* Complete app overhaul supporting the the latest iPhone and iPad hardware. * Complete etymological data now included. * Re-engineered search engine is faster and wider reaching. * Now includes 'User Notes' on each entry for personal annotations. * Refined styling and layout for improved on-screen readability. * Email feature added, with the option to include your notes. * Full Split View and Slide Over support on iPad. * Compatible with Apple-silicon Macs.
Details
- Developer
- Nasda Studios
- Main Category
- Reference
- Version
- 4.0.0
- Version Release
- 2025-05-08
- Initial Release
- 2012-09-13
- Size
- 20 MB
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Price
- USD 2.99
- Languages
- EN
- Bundle ID
- com.nasdastudios.nasdastudioswebstersdictionary
- Version Rating
- ★ 4.86 (210)
- First Seen
- 2026-05-28
Metadata updated 2026-06-16
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User Reviews
Great to have a quick way view a word's historical definitions, choose favorites and make notes about the word defined. --- However, as of latest update the Note's Font Color is invisible. My iPhone iOS 26.5 Display Settings is set to Dark Mode.
Excellent dictionary! I use it all the time for classic novels and Bible study.
I love this app!! I use it all the time to look up definitions - especially when working on Bible study. This one is essential.
Thank you for making this information and history available on iOS and Apple computer devices. Well done!
This app has changed completely. The majority of definitions used to have clear references to scripture, and examples of the words being used in the Bible. I just checked several words, and those references are almost entirely gone. Most telling are the words “sheep” and “shepherd”. Sheep especially used to have a long, and deeply meaningful definition in light of the word’s significance in Christianity. I opened the App Store to see if there was an explanation for the change. There isn’t one. What I noticed though is that an app that has reviews from as long ago as 11 years, somehow now has less than 50 reviews. I also noticed the developers labeling a review that pointed out the changes in the app as a fake review from another dictionary developer. There is a good possibility this review will also be labeled as fake. There is one way to tell if these critical reviews are fake - check the updated dictionary for yourself. If you are lucky, after a bland definition resembling definitions found in almost every dictionary, there may be a reference to a single verse.
What I type into the annotations portion doesn’t show up! And I tap on “app support” and it says “website coming soon.” The feature I bought this for is invisible and I can’t resolve it by simple reinstalling. I want my money back please if this can’t be fixed.
This app is great for Bible study. Many of the words are given examples in Biblical terms and explanations. Teaching Sunday school I have asked my class to download this app for their own Bible study.
The app updated and has now taken out the scripture references....from where the definitions originated. Better get yourself a hard copy of this and a King James Bible too because this is the way it's going.
I often need to look up words during Bible study, and I so appreciate that this dictionary can provide definitions and frequently even examples of how the word is used in scripture. My go to for Bible Study. I share it frequently and would love it a little easier.
I paid for app but it doesn’t work. I have an I phone 16. I choose the word but the definition page is blank. No matter which word I choose. I’ve closed out and go back in and still nothing.
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