Usenet

American  

[yooz-net, yoos‑] / ˈyuzˌnɛt, ˈyus‑ /

Or USENET

noun

1. Digital Technology. an extensive system of newsgroups: a branch of the internet.

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Usenet British  

/ ˈjuːzˌnɛt /

noun

1. computing a vast collection of newsgroups that follow agreed naming, maintaining, and distribution practices

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Etymology

Origin of Usenet

First recorded in 1980–85; use(rs) ¹ ( def. ) + net(work)

Example Sentences

From Usenet and torrent trackers to the vibrant demo scene, I began to study.

From The Verge • Aug. 11, 2022

That sharply limited the range of subjects people felt able to talk about on services like Usenet.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2021

Rose recalls hearing the debate as far back as 1999, in groups on Usenet, an internet discussion system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2021

According to Merriam-Webster, “Friendsgiving” first popped up in print in 2007, when the term appeared in Usenet posts and on Twitter, however it was probably floating around in spoken English before that.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2018

On Usenet, the news group is called soc.culture.african.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd