Reference

American Heritage® Dictionary

American Heritage Dictionary packages the fourth-edition reference with pronunciations, usage notes and search tools.

Our take

Choose it if you specifically want this edition's vocabulary and usage material.

Wildcards, etymology, recorded audio and annotated bookmarks support detailed word lookup.

Keep in mind: The developer explicitly points to a newer AHD5 product; this older edition should not be assumed the newest dictionary or to include all new slang.

What you can do

  • Offline definitions and pronunciation audio
  • Wildcard and cross-reference lookup
  • Word histories and annotated bookmarks

Good for

  • Readers who want the named fourth-edition reference

Consider alternatives for

  • Anyone buying mainly for the latest edition

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
  • The developer explicitly points to a newer AHD5 product; this older edition should not be assumed the newest dictionary or to include all new slang.

Privacy & permissions

Offline core reference does not establish that optional AI Teacher or online lookup stays on-device; review those features separately.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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