The Macquarie Dictionary Online provides access to the most up-to-date database of Australian English, with annual updates of new words and definitions, as well as encyclopedic entries, extensive usage notes and audio pronunciations. It is an essential Australian English resource for the whole community from local to international students to writers, editors and educators.

The Macquarie Dictionary Online gives you access to the Macquarie Dictionary Seventh Edition (published in 2017), updates of thousands of new and updated words, phrases and definitions and the companion reference the Macquarie Thesaurus.

Alongside a database of over 184,000 Australian English headwords, the Macquarie Dictionary Online features:

● Annual updates of new and updated Australian English words, phrases and definitions.

● Australian specific usage notes, etymologies.

● Audio pronunciations for thousands of entries, with more words being recorded and added to the website in 2027.

● Easy subscription management for library administrators via the My Account user interface.

● Barcode access: library members can login with their library card.

● Easy access: library members can access the subscription via a whitelisted library IP network, EZ Proxy or easy-access shared URL. 

● Blogs that highlight trends in Australian    English along with our annual Word of the Year.

● Australian English language resources including grammar, punctuation and abbreviation guides.

● Print-friendly pages.

● Macquarie Dictionary customer support team available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (excluding public holidays) to provide assistance to libraries.