website
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of website
1990–95
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Explanation
A collection of online documents or resources is a website. Looking for a great website to help you increase your word knowledge? We recommend Vocabulary.com. Whenever you use the internet, you visit websites, whether they're a single page or a complex assortment of content and pages. Popular websites provide information, discussion forums, videos, shopping, and much more. We visit websites to get the weather report, buy plane tickets, listen to music, check school calendars, and post vacation photos. Website was first used in 1994, not long after the invention of the World Wide Web in 1990.
Vocabulary lists containing website
Computer Science and Technology - Introductory
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 7
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Example Sentences
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Its website, external said any person could make a request to call in a planning or related application for consideration but it "does not mean it will be refused".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
When they got back from their trip to America in March, they noticed that others had successfully raffled their homes on the British website Raffall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Google said it would test the features in the U.K. before rolling them out to website owners globally, but it didn’t offer a specific timeline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Earlier, lawyers for MacInnes said Wilson's allegations were "malicious concoctions" and the court heard claims the Hollywood star had ordered a smear website to target Ghost, which Wilson denied.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Emma takes the mouse and goes to the hotel website.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
At times, the AI bots have shared links as reference points to websites like Allyvia.org about the U.S.-Israel alliance, which was built by Parscale’s team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The adverts direct shoppers to websites selling the devices, typically for between £70 and £120.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The Hill is known for offering brisk, up-to-date reports out of each branch of government in Washington, and is often linked to on other websites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Numerous wedding websites also recommend shopping for gently used formalwear on sites like Poshmark or Depop — which can also be more eco-friendly than buying new clothes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Mom worked from home, designing websites, and sometimes she lost track of time.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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