domain name

noun

: a sequence of usually alphanumeric characters (such as Merriam-Webster.com) that specifies a group of online resources (as of a particular company or person) and that forms part of the corresponding Internet addresses

Examples of domain name in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks recently studied websites at domain names whose URLs are frequently hallucinated by AI chatbots, discovering at some of these sites a range of malware and other malicious code. — David Berreby, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026

Your domain name serves as a foundational asset that shapes trust, conveys legitimacy and drives conversion at every customer touchpoint. — Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Additionally, the suit claims that in 2024, hackers created a Gmail account and domain name impersonating a photographer to get a digital technician to send unreleased photos that belonged to Grande. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 July 2026

Starting at $10 per month, Weebly's Personal tier includes a custom domain name and the ability to sell digital goods, but retains the 500MB storage limit. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for domain name

• aspartame
• counterclaim
• overcame
• underframe
• username
• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame

Kids Definition

domain name

noun

: a name (as Merriam-Webster.com) that is the primary Internet address for a website