Phrase guide

domain name

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • /də(ʊ)ˈmeɪnˌneɪm/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A unique, case-insensitive name that identifies a realm of administrative autonomy, authority or control within the Internet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: domain

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

strings of letters and numbers (separated by periods) that are used to name organizations and computers and addresses on the internet

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • domain names are organized hierarchically with the more generic parts to the right

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: name

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Afrikaans: domeinnaam — unique name
  • Armenian: դոմենային անուն (domenayin anun) — unique name
  • Bulgarian: и́ме на доме́йн (íme na doméjn) — unique name
  • Chinese Mandarin: 域名 (yùmíng) — unique name
  • Czech: doménové jméno — unique name
  • Dutch: domein — unique name
  • Dutch: domeinnaam — unique name
  • Finnish: verkkotunnus — unique name
  • German: Domain — unique name
  • German: Domainname — unique name
  • Māori: ingoa tauwāhi — unique name
  • Polish: domena internetowa — unique name
  • Vietnamese: tên miền — unique name