website
/ˈweb.saɪt/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A website is a set of connected pages on the internet, usually under one web address. People use websites to read information, buy things, watch content, or contact a business.
- I found the form on the company website.
- This website has useful study tips.
- Please check our website for updates.
Adinary Nuance
A website is the whole online place, not just one page. A web page is one page inside a website. Use website when you mean the full online presence of a person, company, or organisation.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- trang web
- Spanish
- sitio web
- Chinese
- 网站
- Japanese
- ウェブサイト
- Korean
- 웹사이트
Etymology
Website combines web and site. It became common in the 1990s, when people started using the internet more widely.
Common phrases
official websitecompany websitevisit a websitewebsite address
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a website and a web page?
- A website is the full collection of pages. A web page is one page inside it.
- Is website a common word in business English?
- Yes. It is very common in business, school, and everyday English.
- Can I say site instead of website?
- Yes, often. But website is clearer, especially in formal writing.