website

American  

[web-sahyt] / ˈwɛbˌsaɪt /

Also Website, or web site,

noun

Digital Technology.

1. a connected group of pages on the World Wide Web regarded as a single entity, usually maintained by one person or organization and devoted to a single topic or several closely related topics.

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website British  

/ ˈwɛbˌsaɪt /

noun

1. a group of connected pages on the World Wide Web containing information on a particular subject

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website Scientific  

/ wĕb′sīt′ /

1. A set of interconnected webpages, usually including a homepage, generally located on the same server, and prepared and maintained as a collection of information by a person, group, or organization.

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Etymology

Origin of website

1990–95

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Example Sentences

Full race commentary and reaction on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, with live text on all of Saturday's races on the BBC Sport website and app.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Many Slovenians have turned to a website showing which stations have fuel, though she noted the situation has improved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In an interview with Belly of the Beast, a Cuba-focused website, Jayapal described visiting a maternity hospital where they saw premature babies in incubators.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Though Cinemark is taking pre-orders, the next batch won’t ship until August, according to the company’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

I opened up the Kids Bake Challenge! website and was about to click on the Full Episodes button when a banner on the side of the page caught my attention.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

Related Words

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