A dictionary popup
for Chrome.
Select an unfamiliar word on any webpage and get its meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and examples — without opening another tab.
A dictionary that stays out of your way.
No copying words. No opening another tab. Just select what you want to understand.
Select a word
Find a word you don't know while reading an article, newsletter, or webpage.
See the meaning
WordPopup opens a small popup with the information you need.
Keep reading
Close the popup and continue exactly where you left off.
More than just a definition.
Everything you need to understand a word without turning your reading session into a research session.
Instant lookup
Select a word and see its meaning without opening another tab.
Pronunciation
Listen to pronunciation when audio is available.
Save words
Keep useful words in your vocabulary for later review.
Stay on the page
Look something up without losing your place.
English & German
Choose the dictionary language that fits your reading.
Simple by design
One interaction: select a word, understand it, keep reading.
Looking up one word shouldn't take you somewhere else.
Traditional dictionary lookups can mean copying a word, opening another tab, searching for it, and then finding your way back to what you were reading.
Useful anywhere you're reading.
Articles & newsletters
Understand unfamiliar vocabulary without interrupting an interesting article.
Documentation
Look up unfamiliar words while learning something new.
Books & long-form reading
Build your vocabulary naturally as you encounter new words.
Language learning
Keep reading in English or German while quickly checking words you don't know.
English and German dictionary support.
Choose your preferred dictionary language and look up words without changing your reading workflow.
Understand the word.
Keep reading.
Add WordPopup to Chrome and make unfamiliar words a smaller interruption.
Dictionary popup for Chrome questions.
What is a dictionary popup Chrome extension?+
A dictionary popup Chrome extension lets you look up unfamiliar words directly on the webpage you are reading. Instead of opening a new tab and searching for a word, WordPopup shows the definition in a small popup.
How does WordPopup work?+
Install the WordPopup Chrome extension and select a word on a webpage. WordPopup opens a popup with the word's definition and other available information such as pronunciation, synonyms, and examples.
Can I hear how a word is pronounced?+
Yes. WordPopup provides pronunciation audio when it is available for the word.
Can I save words for later?+
Yes. You can save unfamiliar or useful words and review them later. Saved words can also be downloaded as a text file.
Does WordPopup support languages other than English?+
Yes. WordPopup currently supports English and German dictionary lookups.
Does WordPopup work with PDFs?+
WordPopup also has a PDF reader on its website where you can read a PDF and look up unfamiliar words while reading.