Google

American  

[goo-guhl] / ˈgu gəl /

Trademark.

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

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verb (used with object)

Googled, Googling

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)

Googled, Googling

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

Google British  

/ ˈɡuːɡəl /

noun

1. a popular search engine on the internet

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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

Etymology

Origin of Google

First recorded in 1998; after mathematical term googol

Example Sentences

“The founders of Google — they left the state and they are taking their money with them.”

From Los Angeles Times

He added that it’s “a bit ironic” that the software selloff has been triggered by product launches and demos from Anthropic, Google and OpenAI.

From MarketWatch

That may seem like a promising driver of the AI boom, and it’s certainly turbocharging Google and Amazon’s cloud businesses, which both posted above-consensus growth for the fourth quarter.

From MarketWatch

Companies including Tesla, Boston Dynamics and Agility Robotics have made advances tapping cutting-edge technology from the likes of Nvidia and Google.

From The Wall Street Journal

She consulted with Epstein while exploring potential jobs with Google, Facebook, and Citadel, before she ultimately landed at Goldman.

From The Wall Street Journal