website

or web site,

[ web-sahyt ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a connected group of pages on the World Wide Web regarded as a single entity, usually maintained by one person or organization and devoted to a single topic or several closely related topics.

website

/ ˈwɛbˌsaɪt /

noun

1. a group of connected pages on the World Wide Web containing information on a particular subject

website

/ wĕb′sīt′ /

1. A set of interconnected webpages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server, and prepared and maintained as a collection of information by a person, group, or organization.

Word History and Origins

Origin of website¹

1990–95

Example Sentences

But eHarley Street - whose website said it was "putting the joy back into general practice" - categorically denied the claims.

From BBC

The BBC News NI website will be running a live page with the latest updates over the weekend.

From BBC

One of the first years I attended Comic Con, I volunteered to write for a now-defunct geek website to secure that coveted press pass.

From Salon

The mock Georgian home on the prestigious Victoria Road also features a separate building for entertaining guests and a host of other features, described on the website as "the ultimate relaxation oasis".

From BBC

The museum’s website details the plane’s rich history and how it was built with inventive flaps and cables.

From New York Times

Related Words

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