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noun A2 Elementary Very common

website

WEHB-syt

Website (noun) means a set of connected pages on the internet, usually hosted under one domain and reachable from a common home page. Example: “The company relaunched its website with a cleaner design and faster load times.”

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A set of connected pages on the internet, usually hosted under one domain and reachable from a common home page.
"The company relaunched its website with a cleaner design and faster load times."
"You can find our opening hours and menu on the restaurant's website."

How to use website

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe online home for a business, person, or organization made up of linked pages.

Common mistake

Written as one word, "website" — not "web site," which is now dated.

Common pairings
visit a website build a website company website website design

Word forms

websites plural

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The company relaunched its _____ with a cleaner design and faster load times.

Etymology

A blend formed in the early days of the internet from "web" (short for World Wide Web) plus "site" (a location).

site web presence portal web site internet site

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Frequently asked questions

What does “website” mean?

The word “website” means a set of connected pages on the internet, usually hosted under one domain and reachable from a common home page. In plain terms, the online home for a business, person, or organization made up of linked pages.

How do you pronounce “website”?

“Website” is pronounced WEHB-syt (/ˈwɛb(ˌ)saɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “website” in a sentence?

Here is “website” used in a sentence: “The company relaunched its website with a cleaner design and faster load times.”

What part of speech is “website”?

“Website” is a noun.

Is “website” a common word?

“Website” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

What is the difference between a website and a web page?

A web page is a single document you view in a browser, like one printed page. A website is the whole collection of related pages kept together under one domain and linked from a common home page. So a web page is one part, and the website is the complete set.

What is the difference between a website and a web app?

A website mainly presents information for you to read, such as articles, contact details or product listings. A web app is interactive software you actually use in the browser, like online banking, email or a photo editor. The line can blur, but websites inform while web apps let you do things.

Is it written 'website' or 'web site'?

Modern usage settles firmly on one word: website. The two-word spelling 'web site' was common in the early days of the internet and still appears in older style guides, but today almost every dictionary and publication treats website as a single, lower-case word. The same now goes for webpage.

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