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Apple has licensed the New Oxford American Dictionary and the Oxford American Writer’s Thesaurus for macOS. This is completely free and built into every Mac.

To configure Oxford as your primary source:

Did you know that macOS’s Spotlight Search (Command + Space) also pulls from your activated Oxford Dictionary? oxford dictionary for mac download free

Once you have enabled the Oxford dictionary in the Dictionary app (as shown in Method 1), Spotlight becomes a free Oxford search engine.

For power users, the launcher Alfred (free version available) can do the same thing even faster, pulling definitions directly from your Oxford source without opening a new window.

Don’t waste time hunting for a shady “Oxford Dictionary for Mac free download.” You already have it built into your computer. Go to Dictionary → Settings right now and activate the Oxford sources. It takes 30 seconds, costs $0, and works across your entire system. | Method | Truly Free

Pro tip: Once activated, press Cmd + Ctrl + D while hovering your cursor over any word for an instant pop-up definition.

Have questions about other premium dictionaries (Merriam-Webster, Collins) for free on Mac? Drop a comment below.

If the New Oxford American Dictionary is insufficient and you need the full Oxford English Dictionary, there is a legal free method: your library card. To configure Oxford as your primary source:

Thousands of public and university libraries subscribe to the Oxford English Dictionary Online. As a library member, you get free remote access.

Apple’s macOS comes with a hidden gem: a fully integrated Dictionary app. By default, it includes a basic New Oxford American Dictionary. But you can unlock additional Oxford resources for free.