blog

[blawg, blog]

noun

1. a website containing a writer's or group of writers' own experiences, observations, opinions, etc., and often having images and links to other websites.

2. a single entry or post on such a website.

   She regularly contributes a blog to the magazine's website.

verb (used without object)

blogged, blogging 

1. to maintain or add new entries to a blog.

verb (used with object)

blogged, blogging 

1. to express or write about on a blog.

   She’s been blogging her illness for almost a year.

blog

/ blɒɡ /

noun

1. Full name: weblog. informal,  an online journal

Other Word Forms

• blogger noun
• blogging noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blog¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; shortening of weblog

Example Sentences

Uber said in a blog posted to its website, that the law helps to address “one of the biggest hidden costs impacting rideshare passengers and drivers in California.”

From Los Angeles Times

He is the writer behind the popular blog, Confessions of a Funeral Director, and host of the podcast "Story of My Death."

From Salon

"These changes will allow us to continue to invest in making Memories better for our entire community," Snap said in a blog post announcing the move.

From BBC

“Parental controls allow parents to link their account with their teen’s account and customize settings for a safe, age-appropriate experience,” OpenAI said in a blog post about the new feature announcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Its chief executive, Sam Altman, wrote in a September blog post that the company believes minors need “significant protections” and the company prioritizes “safety ahead of privacy and freedom for teens.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• site