v1.0 — Now Available for macOS

Your Words,
Your Dictionary.

A beautiful, AI-powered macOS app to build your personal vocabulary. Rich definitions, audio pronunciation, thesaurus, and Apple Intelligence insights — all offline.

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macOS 26+ Apple Silicon Free & Open Source 3.9 MB DMG

Personal Dictionary

My Dictionary

42 words
venture
noun
ephemeral
adjective
serendipity
noun
eloquent
adjective

venture

ˈven(t)SHər   🔊   noun
📅 3 May 2026

📝 Definitions

1. a risky or daring journey or undertaking
2. a business enterprise involving considerable risk
3. dare to do something dangerous or unpleasant

🔤 Synonyms

enterpriseundertakingprojectendeavorgambleexploitadventure

✨ Apple Intelligence

💡 Think of a venture like jumping into something exciting but uncertain — like starting a lemonade stand without knowing if anyone will buy.

Features

Everything you need
to master new words.

Three data sources, one beautiful interface. No subscriptions, no accounts, no internet required for core features.

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Dual-Source Definitions

System Dictionary + Free Dictionary API. Up to 5 definitions per word across all parts of speech with automatic merging.

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Rich Thesaurus

20+ synonyms and antonyms per word via Datamuse API. Displayed as beautiful flow-layout tag chips.

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Audio Pronunciation

One-click audio playback with IPA phonetic notation. Hear exactly how every word is pronounced.

Menu Bar Quick Add

Copy any word anywhere, click the menu bar icon, press Enter. Your word is looked up and saved instantly.

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Categories & Favorites

12 built-in categories with custom icons. Sort by date, alphabetical, or filter by favorites.

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Native Dictionary.app

One-click to open any word in macOS Dictionary with the full, beautifully formatted system entry.

Powered by Apple Intelligence

On-device AI generates personalized learning insights for every word in your dictionary. Completely private, no cloud required.

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Simple Explanation

Plain-English definition anyone can understand

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Memorable Sentence

A vivid example crafted to help you remember

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Memory Trick

Mnemonic or word association for retention

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Usage Tip

When and how to use the word in context

Start building your
vocabulary today.

Free, open source, and built for Mac.

Download v1.0.1View Release Notes

macOS 26+ Apple Silicon MIT License

📦 Installation

1. Download the .dmg file

2. Open it and drag the app to Applications

3. Right-click → Open on first launch (macOS Gatekeeper)

4. Toggle "Launch at Login" in the menu bar for always-on access

⚠️ Since this is an open-source app not distributed via the App Store, macOS will ask for confirmation on the first launch. This is normal and safe.