Website

Definition

Website refers to a collection of interlinked web pages and related content that are hosted on a web server and accessible via the internet, typically identified by a domain name.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
• Respelling: WEB-syte

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
• Respelling: WEB-syte

Etymology

The word "website" is a compound of "web," referring to the World Wide Web, and "site," meaning a location. It came into use in the mid-1990s as internet technology became mainstream.

Derivatives

• Webpage (noun)
• Webmaster (noun)
• Web hosting (noun)
• Website development (noun)
• Web-based (adjective)

Synonyms

• Webpage
• Portal
• Online site

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "website" is widely used to describe online platforms, such as "The company launched a new website to showcase its products." Websites serve various purposes, including commerce, information sharing, and entertainment.

Related Terms

• Domain: The address used to access a website on the internet.
• Server: A computer system hosting websites and delivering content to users.
• Internet: The global network through which websites are accessed.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A collection of interlinked web pages: Refers to a digital platform available on the internet.
  • Example: "Their official website includes a blog and product information."
• An online location identified by a domain name: Refers to the specific address where web content is hosted.
  • Example: "You can find more details on their website at www.example.com."