website

noun

web·​site ˈweb-ˌsīt 

variants or Web site or less commonly web site

plural websites or Web sites also web sites

: a group of 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

In an era filled with websites that seek out the exact fares, prices and schedules consumers are seeking, brand image has taken a back seat to the consumer’s travel needs. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

The commission has ordered the removal of only 14 judges across the state since 2002, according to its website. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

For information about more entries in their year's festival, as well as breakdowns of their short film programs, visit the website of DOC NYC. — David Morgan, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Nationwide, schools are considering how to inform students about AI use and best practices through websites, classes, and training. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for website

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

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