The American Sign Language Dictionary lets users search and compare signs, with more than 40,000 video signs listed.
BSL Dictionary
The British Sign Language Dictionary lets users search and compare signs, with more than 21,000 video signs listed.
About BSL Dictionary
BSL Dictionary is an online British Sign Language dictionary at signbsl.com. It lets you search and compare thousands of words and phrases in BSL, presented as video signs. The site states it lists more than 21,000 video signs from over 150 contributing signers.
You can look up a word or phrase directly, browse the dictionary by letter from A to Z, and compare different sign variations for the same word. Featured signs, recently searched words and popular daily searches show what other learners are looking up. Signs play as videos, with slow and normal playback options.
The site also offers Android app access so you can watch signs on the go and keep practising away from a desktop. It suits people learning or refreshing British Sign Language who want a free video reference they can search by word or by letter.
Key features
- Search thousands of words and phrases in British Sign Language
- Compare different sign variations for the same word
- Browse the full dictionary alphabetically from A to Z
- More than 21,000 video signs from 150+ contributing signers
- Featured, recently searched and popular signs sections
- Android app access for practising on the go
Best for: People learning British Sign Language who want free, searchable video reference for signs and their variations.
Good for
- Free unlimited access stated on the homepage
- Large library of video signs with many contributing signers
- Search, alphabetical browsing and sign comparison in one place
- Android app for learning away from a computer
Watch out for
- Covers British Sign Language only, not other sign languages
- No saved word lists or progress tracking mentioned on the homepage
BSL Dictionary at a glance
- Website
- signbsl.com
- Category
- Education & Learning › Language Learning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
BSL Dictionary alternatives
Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.
British Sign Language SignBank introduces BSL through a dictionary, fingerspelling resources, and videos of Deaf people using the language.
MobileSign provides free video lessons for learning British Sign Language.
SignDeaf provides free online British Sign Language lessons and sign resources.
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BSL Dictionary FAQ
Is BSL Dictionary free to use?
Yes. The homepage lists free unlimited access, so you can search and watch signs without paying.
How many signs are in the BSL Dictionary?
The site states it has more than 21,000 video signs, contributed by over 150 signers.
Can I use BSL Dictionary on my phone?
Yes. There is Android app access in addition to the website, so you can watch signs on the go.
Can I compare different signs for the same word?
Yes. The dictionary lets you compare sign variations, and you can also browse entries by letter.
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