Dictionary.com is a digital dictionary and thesaurus that provides definitions and meanings for words and phrases.
Dictionary.com was founded in 1995 by two brothers, Noah and Peter Weinstock, as a spin-off of the company's first product, WordNet.
WordNet is a lexical database that provides a large collection of words and their meanings, which is used by many dictionary applications.
"We wanted to create a dictionary that was more than just a list of words and their meanings. We wanted to create a tool that would help people understand the nuances of language and how to use words in context."
— Noah Weinstock, co-founder of Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com is a reliable online resource that provides accurate and comprehensive definitions and meanings for words and phrases, making it a valuable tool for language learners and professionals alike.