webby

¹

[web-ee]

adjective

webbier, webbiest 

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or resembling a web.

2. webbed.

Webby

²

Also web·by

[web-ee]

noun

plural

Webbys, Webbies 

1. one of a group of awards given annually to outstanding websites or web-based media, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.

webby

/ ˈwɛbɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, resembling, or consisting of a web

Word History and Origins

Origin of webby¹

First recorded in 1655–65; web + -y ¹

Origin of webby²

First recorded in 1995–2000; (World Wide) Web ( def. ) + -y ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

If the silk hardens too soon, it could clog the spider’s glands with a nightmarishly webby form of constipation.

From New York Times

Just before impact, the giant bird splayed open its wings and its webby feet pedaloed cartoonishly.

From Literature

There ring-wearing tree frogs—named for the bright-white bands that mark each webby finger—find a perfect spot to nurture their next generation, high above would-be predators.

From Scientific American

“I could even see the webby pattern of the bone marrow.”

From Washington Post

It called for civic engagement, disdained corruption and, with its leaders’ willingness to indulge in invective and conspiracy theories, earned a profile as angry, webby and a little bit wacky.

From New York Times

When To Use

What is a Webby?

A Webby is an award presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence in a variety of forms of digital media. The award is formally called a Webby Award, and the award ceremony is called the Webby Awards or the Webbys for short.Webbys are awarded in many different categories, including those involving websites, apps, podcasts, videos, and newsletters.The Webby Awards ceremony is perhaps best known for having winners deliver acceptance speeches consisting of only five words.The physical Webby Award is in the form of a silver spiral.