Standard Lemma guide

LinkedIn

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.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /lɪŋktˈɪn/
  • /ˈlɪŋkt.ɪn/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪn
  • CMU ARPABET: L IH1 NG K T IH2 N Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

name

Meaning 1

A social media site focused on career development and professional networking.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: trademark

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A particular profile on LinkedIn.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • Her LinkedIn includes a laundry list of accomplishments.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From link in (“to connect in a useful or meaningful way”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 领英 (lǐngyīng) — social-networking website