Select word, right click: look up definition/translate on Wiktionary Dictionary.
A simple WebExtension that provides a context menu entry to look up selected word on the English Wiktionary.
Opens results in a new tab next to the current one.

Context Wiktionary: Easy Definition Lookup Firefox Add-on
"Context Wiktionary" is a Firefox add-on that offers a convenient way to look up word definitions or translations on the English Wiktionary. By selecting a word and right-clicking, users can immediately access its definition in a new tab, enriching their web browsing experience and making information readily available without leaving their current page.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Rating: 4.25
(12)
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- contextMenus
Size: 10.35K
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 3,823
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
Pros
- Works perfectly and saves a lot of time
- Very handy and useful for quick searches
- Extension is effective for looking up definitions
Cons
- Opens Wiktionary in the same tab without the option to go back easily
- Creates multiple Wiktionary tabs instead of reusing the same tab
- Does not support multiple languages
- Not considered a reliable dictionary source
Most mentioned
- Issues with tab opening behavior (new tab vs. current tab)
- Preference for results in a popup window instead of a new tab
- Desire for language switching capabilities
User reviews
It works, but not the best option for a search if you have many extensions in your context menu. Using the "Add custom search engine" extension makes searches faster for keyboard users to type something like "@wikt example" in the search bar.
by Michael Washboard, 2025-03-06
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by GanJingWorld, 2022-12-24
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Context Wiktionary does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low Request access to the following domains:
Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Context Wiktionary. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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