Phrase guide

live blog

noun · verb · 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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1

noun

Meaning 1

A blog that provides up-to-date information about a progressing current event.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, neologism

Examples

  • They were covering the press conference on a live blog.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To keep track of a current event in real-time online using a blog or other website.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, neologism, transitive

Examples

  • I am going to be live blogging the press conference and I will keep you updated on any big news.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From live + blog.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: лайвбло́г (lajvblóg) — a blog which gives up-to-date information about a progressing current event