Macquarie Dictionary

Macquarie Dictionary is an Australian English reference covering vocabulary, spelling and local usage. Visitors can explore dictionary products and available word resources. It is useful for writers and learners checking an Australian form or meaning. Access arrangements differ between offerings, while individual entries provide context for regional, informal or specialised language.

It is useful for investigating the meaning, usage or background of a word or expression. Its focus includes Australian English reference, Spelling and local usage and Dictionary product information, with the complete entry supplying the context needed to relate a definition or explanation to the original language question.

The official Macquarie Dictionary site includes sections for Dictionary and Thesaurus.