13 Best Dictionary Podcasts

1. Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

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Build your vocabulary with Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day! Each day a Merriam-Webster editor offers insight into a fascinating new word -- explaining its meaning, current use, and little-known details about its origin.MORE Host Peter Sokolowski
Producer/Network Merriam-Webster
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2.6KFacebook 1.1MTwitter 1.1MInstagram 1M Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since May 2021 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Dictionary.com's Word Of The Day Podcast

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This podcast will help you build your vocabulary with new words, definitions, and origin stories every day of the week! For more, visit https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/. If you enjoy this content, please rate us!MORE Producer/Network Dictionary.com
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 948.3KTwitter 394.4KInstagram 454.3K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since May 2021 Get Email Contact

3. The Dictionary

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I read the English Dictionary in short sections, comment on it, make bad jokes, and sometimes sing little songs. I hope it's more entertaining than just reading the dictionary alone. It's an evolving project so the letter 'A' had lower quality, plus less commenting and jokes.MORE Host Spencer Parks
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 50Facebook 122Twitter 113Instagram 242 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since May 2021 Get Email Contact

4. Word of the Day

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The huge Amazon Alexa hit Word of the Day is now available as a podcast!Word of the Day teaches you a useful word, its definition, etymology, and gives you examples of how to use it in a sentence. A new word each and every day! Perfect for those looking to expand their vocabulary, learning English and looking for a boost and anyone who loves words.MORE Producer/Network Word of the Day
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 32 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Lexipoddery: the OED podcast

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Join the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary to explore words, lexicography, and the history of the English language. In this new podcast Fiona McPherson and Craig Leyland from the OED's New Words team discuss recent additions to the dictionary, disclose the mysterious practices of the historical lexicographer, and highlight intriguing aspects of our language's evolution.Visit the Oxford English Dictionary at oed.com.MORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Science Diction

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What does the word 'meme' have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it 'Spanish flu' when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.MORE Host Johanna Mayer
Producer/Network Science Friday and WNYC Studios
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 744Facebook 21.9KTwitter 7.4KInstagram 6.9K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Word Matters

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Word Matters is a show for readers, writers, and anyone who's curious about the English language. Join Merriam-Webster editors as they challenge supposed grammar rules, reveal the surprising origins behind words, tackle common questions, and generally geek out about the beautiful nightmare that is our language.MORE Hosts Emily Brewster, Ammon Shea, Peter Sokolowski
Producer/Network Merriam-Webster, New England Public Media
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 643Facebook 1.1MTwitter 1.1MInstagram 1M Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

8. The Dictionary Sleepcast

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Relax and drift off to sleep to the sound of someone reading words and their definitions to you.Can't sleep, or just need to listen to something restful, this is the podcast for you. With the added bonus that you are certain to learn new words that you have never heard before.Sweet dreams.MORE Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Look It Up

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Ali and Baldev are a couple of dummies who love to hang out and talk loudly at home. In an attempt to improve their vocabularies, they got a dictionary to quiz each other on what words mean. Equal parts study hall and detention, you'll laugh in disbelief of their illiteracy, maybe shed a tear, and hopefully learn a new word, or two!MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Nothing To Stay Awake For

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Welcome, this is Nothing To Stay Awake For. A very long journey through the dictionary, read from front to back. Each episode moves slowly. Definitions unfold calmly. The alphabet continues whether you're fully listening or already asleep.MORE Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Word-Swerves! The Podcast

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Welcome to the podcast that accompanies the new online dictionary called 'Word-Swerves!' Like the dictionary, the podcast emphasizes newly invented words, terms, acronyms, and more that are funny, clever, and always have nerve and verve!MORE Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Kids' Dictionary

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Two kids. Ayla and Calla are given a word and guess what it means. Then they give the real definition of the word. A podcast for kids by kids. Learn a little and laugh a lot! 2/5: he friends we are back after a short break with more learning fun!Please note; real definitions come from the Oxford English Dictionary or Merriam Webster.com and all guesses on definitions are our very own on the spot reactions.MORE Producer/Network Calla & Ayla
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

13. What's That Word?

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Two long-time friends discuss some of their favorite words (both old and new) from Urban Dictionary. Listen and laugh along... and learn something new!
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Facebook 90Twitter 23Instagram 191 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact