10 Best Dictionary Podcasts
Dictionary Podcasts
Here are 10 Best Dictionary Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
Export Contact List1. 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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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 6KFacebook 1MTwitter 1.1MInstagram 981K 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. 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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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 563Facebook 1MTwitter 1.1MInstagram 981K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
3. 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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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 661Facebook 22KTwitter 7.4KInstagram 6.8K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
4. 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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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 940.4KTwitter 394.4KInstagram 457.6K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since May 2021 Get Email Contact
5. İngilizce - Türkçe 40.000 Kelime (The Whole Dictionary)
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PDFs: https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0zq_jxf7gmfqwlypmplOA1tcg#OxfordSes kaydı aldığımda karışıklık yaşanabileceğini düşündüğüm kelimeleri, yukarıdaki bağlantıda PDF formatında bulabilirsiniz. Bilimsel araştırmalara göre, kelimelerin zihinde kalıcı olabilmesi için en az 10 kez dinlenmesi önerilmektedir. Bu süreçte odaklanmana gerek yok; çalışırken veya oyun oynarken bile dinleyebilirsin. Ayrıca, 1.25 hızında dinlemeni tavsiye ederim.MORE Producer/Network MAE
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 299 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
6. 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
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact
7. 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
Producer/Network Spencer Parks
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 46Facebook 121Twitter 113Instagram 240 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since May 2021 Get Email Contact
8. 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 91Twitter 23Instagram 193 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact
Dictionary shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Podcast Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | |
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| Peter Sokolowski | Host | merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day | 2495 | Male | @petersokolowski | |
| Emily Brewster | Co Host | digital.nepr.net/podcasthub/word-matters/?preview=true | 150 | Female | ||
| Ammon Shea | Co Host | digital.nepr.net/podcasthub/word-matters/?preview=true | 150 | Male | @ammonshea | |
| Peter Sokolowski | Co Host | digital.nepr.net/podcasthub/word-matters/?preview=true | 150 | Male | @petersokolowski | |
| Johanna Mayer | Host | wnycstudios.org/podcasts/science-diction | 270 | Female | ||
| Spencer Parks | Host | spejampar.podbean.com | 1340 | Male | @spejampar | |
| Word Of The Day | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/word-of-the-day/episodes/Beatitude-e2iqde8 | 1097 | ||||
| Mae | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maemodz/episodes/D-e1eqllb | 37 | ||||
| Cori And Laura | buzzsprout.com/1615783/7301755-episode-1-the-best-words.mp3 | @whatsthatword1 |