Get a Definition or Wikipedia Snippet of a Word or Phrase

SUMMARY: The Google Dictionary extension for Google Chrome allows you to double-click words for definitions or perform a direct search.

 

Need the definition of a word while browsing the web with Google Chrome? Consider installing the Google Dictionary extension.

Once installed, when browsing a non-secure web page that works with the extension, a dictionary icon appears on the right side of the address bar. Double-click a word and a pop-up appears with the definition (if found). Definitions are also pulled from sources such as Wikipedia, so double-clicking the name "Lebron", for example, might pull up a snippet from a Wikipedia page about NBA basketball player LeBron James.

1. From Google Chrome, visit the Google Dictionary page.

2. Click the "Install" button.

3. Click "Install" in the "Confirm Installation" dialog box when prompted.

Confirming installing the "Google Dictionary" extension in Google Chrome

After installing Google Dictionary, as mentioned above, you should see a dictionary icon on the right side of the address bar when the extension is available for the current web page.

Besides double-clicking a word, you can also click the dictionary icon to search for a word or phrase.

Entering a definition to search for via the "Google Dictionary" extension

Results of a direct search via the "Google Dictionary" extension