homepage
Americannoun
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Also called index page,. Also called main page. the initial page of a website, usually containing an introduction and links to its contents.
The TV station's homepage is updated immediately with breaking news.
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the default page displayed when an internet browser first opens.
Most users set their homepage to an email or search engine portal, or a news website.
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a personal website.
I love his homepage, especially all the photos and videos.
Etymology
Origin of homepage
First recorded in 1990–95; home ( def. ) (in the sense “base of operations”) + (web) page ( def. )
Example Sentences
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On the homepage of 28’s website, Brittany is pictured, hair flowing, wearing bathing suits on a beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
The research conducted at the Faculty of Pharmacy has attracted media coverage, including an article and video published on the homepage of the Polish Press Agency.
From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026
That message is boldly displayed on the homepage of its website.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Their homepage reads, “Rent safe and private dog parks hosted by locals.”
From Salon • Aug. 18, 2025
My homepage was set to the Hatchery, one of the more popular gunter message forums.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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