Usenet

American  

[yooz-net, yoos‑] / ˈyuzˌnɛt, ˈyus‑ /

Or USENET

noun

1. Digital Technology. an extensive system of newsgroups: a branch of the internet.

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Usenet British  

/ ˈjuːzˌnɛt /

noun

1. computing a vast collection of newsgroups that follow agreed naming, maintaining, and distribution practices

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Etymology

Origin of Usenet

First recorded in 1980–85; use(rs) ¹ ( def. ) + net(work)

Example Sentences

That sharply limited the range of subjects people felt able to talk about on services like Usenet.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2021

Rose recalls hearing the debate as far back as 1999, in groups on Usenet, an internet discussion system.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2021

When it was on Usenet, it was a small group of people; of course they were more tight-knit than they are now.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2018

Usenet has bionet.molbio.ageing, while CompuServe's Issues Forum has a message section called "Seniors."

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Usenet ——— A global bulletin board, of sorts, in which millions of people exchange public information on every conceivable topic.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd