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webpage

|web/page|

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/ˈwɛbˌpeɪdʒ/

online document

Etymology
Etymology Information

'webpage' originates from the combination of 'web' and 'page', where 'web' refers to the World Wide Web and 'page' refers to a single document or sheet.

Historical Evolution

'webpage' was coined in the late 20th century as the internet became more widespread, combining 'web' and 'page' to describe a single document on the internet.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant a single document on the World Wide Web, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a single document on the World Wide Web, typically part of a website.

The webpage loaded quickly on my browser.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45