How to scrape M
erriam-Webster
with AgentQL

Looking for a better way to scrape Merriam-Webster? Say goodbye to fragile XPath or DOM selectors that easily break with website updates. AI-powered AgentQL ensures consistent web scraping across various platforms, from Merriam-Webster to any other website, regardless of UI changes.

Not just for scraping Merriam-Webster

Smart selectors work anywhere

https://merriam-webster.com

URL

Input any webpage.

{
  word(Main word of the page)
  pronunciation(Pronunciation of the word)
  definition(Meaning of the word)[]
}

Query

Describe data in natural language.

{
  "word": "apple",
  "pronunciation": "/\u02c8\u00e6p\u0259l/",
  "definition": [
    "a round fruit with firm, white or yellowish flesh and a sweet taste"
  ]
}

Returns

Receive accurate output in seconds.

How to use AgentQL on Merriam-Webster

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1

Install the SDK

Install code for JS and Python

npm install agentql

pip3 install agentql

2

Test and refine

Use the query debugger

3

Run your script

Install code for both JS and Python

agentql init

python example.py

Get started

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