Wordnik is a place for all the words, and everything known about them.

Our goal is to show you as much information as possible, as fast as we can find it, for every word in English, and to give you a place where you can make your own opinions about words known.

Financials

Date Type Amount Investors Valuation
07/01/11 Series C 8M Unknown

People

Erin McKean (Founder)

Tony Tam (CEO, Technical Co-Founder)

Roger McNamee (Board member)

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News

‘Random Shopper’ bot buys and sends Amazon gifts to owner without help

December 27, 2012 4:45 pm

What if your computer could go on Amazon and send you a present every month without you knowing what it… Continue reading ⟩

Dictionary alternative Wordnik gets $8M in funding, Google board member

July 25, 2011 9:59 pm

July 9-10, 2013 San Francisco, CA Tickets On Sale Now The word “Wordnik“ isn’t in the dictionary. But with $8 million… Continue reading ⟩

Elevation Partners makes it official: Marc Bodnick resigns

January 28, 2011 6:58 am

July 9-10, 2013 San Francisco, CA Tickets On Sale Now It’s official: Elevation Partners has announced the resignation of Marc… Continue reading ⟩