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

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

Fan fiction has also had a long history on the internet, beginning largely with Usenet groups like alt.startrek.creative.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2019

Others refer to "conferences" by using the name of the software used to administer the discussions, like LISTSERV, PortaCom, News, Usenet, Caucus, or PARTIcipate.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Clarinet ———— A commercial network publishing service providing information and news in over 100 newsgroups by subject matter on Usenet.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd