hyperlink

noun

hy·​per·​link ˈhī-pər-ˌliŋk 

: an electronic link providing direct access from one distinctively marked place in a hypertext or hypermedia document to another in the same or a different document

hyperlink transitive verb

Examples of hyperlink in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This warning also appears before a user buys a ticket, and hyperlinks can be clicked to detail the user agreement. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Every preoccupation seemed to hide another preoccupation, as if his mind were a warren of hyperlinks. —Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026

Two botanical definitions, as expected, with all hyperlinks working and all acute accents in the etymology intact. —Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026

Users can add hyperlinks, insert images, adjust page sizes, create bookmarks for easier navigation, and compare two PDFs side by side to identify changes. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1988, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hyperlink

noun

hy·​per·​link ˈhī-pər-ˌliŋk 

: a computerized connector that allows one to move quickly from one place in a document to another place in the same or a different document usually with a single mouse click