intranet

noun

in·​tra·​net ˈin-trə-ˌnet 

: a network operating like the Internet but having access restricted to a limited group of authorized users (such as employees of a company)

Examples of intranet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But the woman who made the accusation, sharing her story in an essay on the company’s intranet, was ultimately fired. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Create Role-Specific Content Resources One of the most effective strategies is transforming high-value intranet content into a series of smaller, role-specific resources. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Her group was afraid to use Iran’s intranet with clients, as it is known to be monitored by the government. — Holly Dagres, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for intranet

• gannet
• granite
• planet
• pomegranate