Roadmap
What's coming next for Word Directory (last updated: May 10, 2025)
Chrome Extension
Right-click any word on any webpage to get its definition or search '[word] definition' to get a definition. Get it here
Add 150.000 words
WordDirectory now has 150.000 words!
Scaling up
As we add more words, we'll need to handle things a little differently
Community feedback
See a definition that sucks? Now you can suggest better ones and vote on other people's suggestions.
Word of the day
Learn a new word every day.
Public API
Want to use our definitions in your app? Now you can. Check the API docs
AI integration
Using AI to explain words in different ways and support more languages.
Word images
Added pictures for words. Makes it way easier to understand what stuff actually looks like.
Share images
Found a cool word? Share it with a link or image. No more screenshots.
MCP Server
Building an MCP server so AI tools like Claude can tap directly into our dictionary.
Dictionary Rebuild
Complete rebuild of our dictionary (dataset) to make definitions better and add new features. Big update, but worth it.
Text-to-Speech Performance
Making the pronunciation feature way faster. No more waiting around to hear how words sound.
Twitter bot
Tweet '@WordDirectoryBot [word]' and get a definition back.
Native Desktop App
A proper app for Windows and Mac. Quick access to definitions right from your desktop.
Raycast Extension
For you keyboard nerds - look up words without touching your mouse. Works with Raycast.
Multiple Languages
Adding Spanish, French, German, and more. Same simple definitions, just in different languages.
YouGlish Integration
See how words are used in real YouTube videos. Great for hearing how native speakers actually say things.