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Encyclopedia.com provides dictionary and encyclopedia articles with pictures, facts and videos.
About Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia.com is an online dictionary and encyclopedia with articles that include pictures, facts, and videos. It allows searching across over 200 encyclopedias and reference books, and describes its online library as containing millions of articles.
The site provides reference information for homework help and displays picks of the week and recently researched topics.
Key features
- Search across over 200 encyclopedias and reference books
- Dictionary and encyclopedia articles with pictures, facts, and videos
- Online library with millions of articles
- Reference information for homework help
- Picks of the week and recently researched topics
Best for: Students and general readers looking for dictionary definitions, encyclopedia articles, and homework help.
Good for
- Online library described as free with millions of articles
- Search across over 200 encyclopedias and reference books
- Articles include pictures, facts, and videos
Encyclopedia at a glance
- Website
- encyclopedia.com
- Category
- Research & Data › Research & Study Tools
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Encyclopedia FAQ
Is Encyclopedia.com free to use?
The site describes its online library as free.
What does Encyclopedia.com include?
Dictionary and encyclopedia articles with pictures, facts, and videos.
How many sources can be searched?
The site states users can search over 200 individual encyclopedias and reference books.
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