1
a
: one of the leaves of a publication or manuscript
also
: a single side of one of these leaves
b
: the material printed or written on a page
2
a
: the block of information found at a single World Wide Web address
b
: a sizable subdivision of computer memory
also
: a block of information that fills a page and can be transferred as a unit between the internal and external storage of a computer
3
a
: a noteworthy event or period
b
: a written record
paged; paging
: to turn the pages (as of a book or magazine) especially in a steady or haphazard manner
—usually used with through
: to number or mark the pages of
paged; paging
1
: to summon by repeatedly calling out the name of
2
: to send a message to via a pager
3
: to wait on or serve in the capacity of a page
1
a(1)
: a youth being trained for the medieval rank of knight and in the personal service of a knight
(2)
: a youth attendant on a person of rank especially in the medieval period
b
: a boy serving as an honorary attendant at a formal function (such as a wedding)
2
: one employed to deliver messages, assist patrons, serve as a guide, or attend to similar duties
3
: an act or instance of paging
a page came over the loudspeaker
got a page from the client
Synonyms
Examples of page in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
In a post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page dated Nov. 6, Finkbeiner denied any wrongdoing.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False This didn't happen.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
See the disaster relief page on IRS.gov, which includes deadline extensions in other states, such as Alaska and Connecticut.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
This was substantiated by the twins changing the profile photo on their Facebook page to what appears to be a wedding shot of themselves and Josh.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Sandy Springs officers found a loophole in the city’s leash laws to lead a deer to safety after the animal was struck by a bus, according to a post shared on the department’s Facebook page on April 10.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
In a 20-second video posted on the presumptive Republican nominee's Truth Social page, a pickup truck featuring pro-Trump flags can be seen with a large decal on its rear end showing Biden bound by his legs and hands, lying horizontally.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
McDonnell remembers getting paged during a hailstorm from a couple who insisted on getting their lesson.
—Chris MacIas -, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024
Over time, people become addicted to social media or tie their business interests to these corporations, making a Facebook or Instagram page their front door on the Internet.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2024
Internal polls are noted on the polls page with a hollow diamond next to the sponsor’s name.
—Mary Radcliffe, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2023
The group’s readers, meanwhile, will go where Joyce takes them: back to page one.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2023
Amazon’s Movers and Shakers page — a hub for the site’s hottest products in every department — is chock-full of fall fashion staples at the moment.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
Inclusive details can be seen throughout the airport, from gender-neutral bathrooms to visual paging boards that alert deaf passengers to any flight changes.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2023
Flipping to page 57, meanwhile, might put college football on a road to a more inclusive future.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 17 Aug. 2023
Noun
Visit the Saps At Sea San Diego Facebook page at facebook.com/groups/149982858403776.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
In a post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page dated Nov. 6, Finkbeiner denied any wrongdoing.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 12 Apr. 2024
Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False This didn't happen.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
See the disaster relief page on IRS.gov, which includes deadline extensions in other states, such as Alaska and Connecticut.
—Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
This was substantiated by the twins changing the profile photo on their Facebook page to what appears to be a wedding shot of themselves and Josh.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Sandy Springs officers found a loophole in the city’s leash laws to lead a deer to safety after the animal was struck by a bus, according to a post shared on the department’s Facebook page on April 10.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
In a 20-second video posted on the presumptive Republican nominee's Truth Social page, a pickup truck featuring pro-Trump flags can be seen with a large decal on its rear end showing Biden bound by his legs and hands, lying horizontally.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Verb
But by checking the airport paging records, police were able to confirm the two had been in contact over the airport intercom system.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2024
McDonnell remembers getting paged during a hailstorm from a couple who insisted on getting their lesson.
—Chris MacIas -, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024
Over time, people become addicted to social media or tie their business interests to these corporations, making a Facebook or Instagram page their front door on the Internet.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Jan. 2024
Internal polls are noted on the polls page with a hollow diamond next to the sponsor’s name.
—Mary Radcliffe, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2023
The group’s readers, meanwhile, will go where Joyce takes them: back to page one.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2023
Amazon’s Movers and Shakers page — a hub for the site’s hottest products in every department — is chock-full of fall fashion staples at the moment.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2023
Inclusive details can be seen throughout the airport, from gender-neutral bathrooms to visual paging boards that alert deaf passengers to any flight changes.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2023
Flipping to page 57, meanwhile, might put college football on a road to a more inclusive future.
—Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 17 Aug. 2023
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page
1 of 4 noun1
: a youth in the Middle Ages being trained for knighthood and in the service of a knight
2
: a youth serving a person of rank
3
: a person employed especially to deliver messages or perform personal services (as in a hotel)
page
2 of 4 verb
paged; paging
1
: to serve as a page
2
: to send for by calling out the name of
3
: to contact by means of a pager
page
3 of 4 noun1
a
: one side of a printed or written leaf
b
: the entire leaf
c
: the material printed or written on a page
2
a
: a written record
the pages of history
b
: an event worth recording
an exciting page in one's life
3
a
: a large section of computer memory
b
: the information found at a single World Wide Web address
page
4 of 4 verb
paged; paging
1
: to number or mark the pages of
2
: to turn the pages (as of a book or magazine) especially in a quick steady manner
Etymology
Noun
Middle English page "a youth trained to serve a knight," from early French page (same meaning)
Noun
from early French page "a leaf in a book," from Latin pagina (same meaning)
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