Google

[ goo-guhl ]

Trademark.

1. the brand name for a leading internet search engine, founded in 1998.

verb (used with object)

, Goo·gled, Goo·gling.

1. (often lowercase) to search the internet for information about (a person, topic, etc.):

   We googled the new applicant to check her background.

verb (used without object)

, Goo·gled, Goo·gling.

1. (often lowercase) to use a search engine such as Google to find information, a website address, etc., on the internet.

Google

/ ˈɡuːɡəl /

noun

1. a popular search engine on the internet

verb

1. to search for (something on the internet) using a search engine
2. to check (the credentials of someone) by searching for websites containing his or her name

Word History and Origins

Origin of Google¹

First recorded in 1998; after mathematical term googol

Word History and Origins

Origin of Google¹

C20: a play on googol