website

noun

web·​site ˈweb-ˌsīt How to pronounce website (audio)
variants or Web site or less commonly web site
plural websites or Web sites also web sites
: a group of World Wide Web pages usually containing hyperlinks to each other and made available online by an individual, company, educational institution, government, or organization
… call our toll-free number or visit our website.advertisement in The New York Times Magazine
… the NHL's official Web site will be enhanced with what the league promises will be a much greater search capacity and a larger statistical database.Sports Illustrated
also : a service or business that operates via a particular website
I figured if I could get a website to take a chance on somebody who only had print experience, but had connections and was really good at writing and reporting, then I would be set. Dara Prant
The Ankeny-based software engineer created Vaccine Hunter, a website that aggregates available vaccine appointments at hundreds of vaccine providers across the state and publishes them automatically online. Michaela Ramm

Examples of website in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sphere's website states that the venue is a non-smoking facility, and any violation of this policy can serve as grounds for ejection. EW.com, 8 June 2024 Check the website's URL and security credentials (look for https:// and a lock icon) before entering payment information. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 June 2024 Capitol Mall When? 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays The market features fresh produce, flowers and hot food vendors, according to Downtown Sac’s website. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024 The bangle currently retails for $7,350, according to the luxury brand's website as of June 2024, The docuseries, which was inspired by New York Magazine's 2020 feature on the family, also featured responses posted by other YouTubers calling out Myka's 18-karat bangle. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for website 

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Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of website was in 1993

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“Website.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/website. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

website

noun
web·​site
ˈweb-ˌsīt
: a group of World Wide Web pages usually containing links to each other and made available online by an individual, company, or organization

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