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interweb

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /ˈɪntəˌwɛb/
  • /ˈɪntɚˌwɛb/
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noun

Meaning 1

The Internet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous, in-plural, often

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of Internet + web (“World Wide Web”). The first use of this phrase is disputed.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: internety — The Internet
  • Dutch: interweb — The Internet