Children's Dictionary

The Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary-Thesaurus is a carefully crafted reference tool tailored for upper elementary and middle school students (grades 3 to 8). The application is functional both online and offline.

• Child-friendly definitions
  The Definitions in the Children’s Dictionary-Thesaurus are expertly structured to cater specifically to children, presented in a straightforward and accessible manner suitable for both native English speakers and English Language Learners (ELLs). With a focus on employing a controlled vocabulary and simple sentence structures, the definitions are accompanied by thousands of easily understandable example sentences, photos, and illustrations that aid in clarifying word meanings and make the learning process engaging.
• Careful sense selection
  The Wordsmyth Children’s Dictionary excels in selecting senses of words thoughtfully. Unlike many other children’s dictionaries, Wordsmyth incorporates a relatively extensive range of senses for each word while ensuring that only the most common and significant senses are included. By leveraging clear example sentences, these word senses are contextualized for easy comprehension by young learners.
• Vulgar words filter
  Within the Children’s Dictionary, emphasis is placed on enriching children’s vocabulary with fourteen thousand essential words. Notably, words intended to offend or deemed highly offensive in society are intentionally omitted. While recognizing the natural acquisition of vulgar words, Wordsmyth entrusts caregivers and educators with guiding children on these lexical matters, prioritizing equipping children with foundational vocabulary necessary for academic success and effective communication.
• Synonyms, Antonyms, and Similars: Wordsmyth’s Integrated Thesaurus
  A notable aspect of Wordsmyth Dictionaries is the seamless integration of a thesaurus into its dictionary format. Rather than a mere list of synonyms, antonyms, or related words under the headword, Wordsmyth's thesaurus matches such words with individual senses of a word. This ensures a comprehensive understanding by presenting synonyms in context with their respective definitions.
• Word Explorer
  An exclusive feature of our Children’s Dictionary is the Word Explorer—a tool for discovering words and exploring interconnected networks of vocabulary. This resourceful feature enables children to uncover words related to various topics, facilitating a broader exploration of language understanding beyond individual word definitions.
• Spanish and Chinese support for ELLs
  Recognizing the needs of English Language Learners proficient in Spanish or Chinese, the Wordsmyth Children's Dictionary offers dedicated support. Each of the 14,000 headwords across their various senses has been meticulously translated into Spanish and Chinese. Where direct translations falter, liberal translations supplement literal interpretations to enhance comprehension. Furthermore, all example sentences accompanying definitions have been translated to provide comprehensive language assistance.