internet

Definitions

1. proper noun

   The worldwide network that connects computers and lets people share information.

   Examples

   • Most newspapers are available on the internet now.
   • I looked up the answer on the internet.
2. proper noun

   The online community of people who use the internet.

   Examples

   • As soon as the trailer came out, the internet went wild.
   • She asked the internet for ideas on where to travel.
3. noun

   A connection to the internet.

   Examples

   • The hotel offers free internet to all guests.
   • We lost internet during the storm.
4. noun

   A group of computer networks that are joined together.

   Examples

   • The internet connects billions of devices worldwide.
   • All the company's servers are connected to the internet.
5. noun

   In online jokes, an imaginary prize for a great post.

   Examples

   • Nice answer, Patty! A hundred internets for you!
   • A thousand internets go to the first person who finds one.
6. noun

   In online jokes, the common sense to know what is wise to post online.

   Examples

   • He clearly lacks internet and sends messages to strangers.
   • Anyone with internet knows not to post that kind of comment.
7. verb

   In informal use, to use the internet, especially to look for information.

   Examples

   • I had no idea what that meant, so I was internetting like mad.
   • We spent the weekend texting and internetting.
8. verb

   In old-fashioned use, to link several things together into a network.

   Examples

   • Railroads internetted the cities, farms and villages.
   • Secret groups internetted the whole region.
   ≈interweave
9. verb

   To connect a computer or device to a computer network.

   Examples

   • We are continuing our work on internetting our radar system with other systems.
   • Better ways of internetting the computers must be found.