English · Science & Technology
internet
/ˈɪn.tə.net/
[/ˈɪn.tə.net/]
global computer network
Beginnernoun
Definition
The internet is the global network that connects computers and lets people share information.
Example
He searched the internet for recipes before deciding what to cook for dinner.
He searched the internet for recipes before deciding what to cook for dinner.
Etymology
A blend of 'inter-' (between) and 'network', from the 1970s.
How & Where It’s Used
Names the worldwide network underpinning modern communication.