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

He now runs a form of guided meditation involving "ancient sounds that are the origin of the universe and help to bring inner peace and tranquillity", according to his website.

From BBC

Details of the changes, including the last trains on New Year's Eve, are available on the ScotRail website.

From BBC

On Tuesday, the BLS defended its approach in a Q&A document published to its website, arguing that the agency had no better way to handle a challenging patchwork of missing data.

From The Wall Street Journal

The complaint alleged the actions violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, which prohibits website operators from knowingly collecting information from children under age 13 unless they provide notice to the parents.

From The Wall Street Journal

A message on the bank's website said the branch would remain closed on Tuesday following the break-in.

From BBC

Related Words

• site