Phrase guide

Old Web

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

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Sound

Pronunciation

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noun

Meaning 1

The aesthetic and culture of the early World Wide Web (roughly 1990s-early 2000s); used to describe an early era of the Internet, often used in relation with Web 1.0.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, uncountable

Qualifier: aesthetic

Examples

  • In contrast with modern sleek, corporate websites, the Neocities platform allows users to create personal webpages reminiscent of the Old Web featuring tiled backgrounds, animated GIFs, guestbooks, and simple HTML.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: webcore

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of Old Web

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From old + web or Web (from World Wide Web).