WordGarden.iowebpage
Pronunciation
UK
- /wˈɛbpeɪdʒ/
US
- /ˈwɛbpɪdʒ/
Meanings
Noun
a page or document on a website
Beyond the definition
Imagine a book, but instead of paper pages, it's made of glowing pixels on your screen! That's essentially what a webpage is: a single document you can open on the World Wide Web. It's where you find information, watch videos, shop online, and connect with others. Think of a Wikipedia article, a Facebook profile, or even this very text you're reading right now, all shown on separate webpages.
Webpages are built using code (like HTML) and can contain text, images, links to other pages, and interactive parts. They're usually part of a larger website, which is like the whole book made up of many individual webpages. You move between them by clicking links. Sometimes people use "webpage" and "website" as if they mean the same thing, but a website contains multiple webpages.
A webpage is a digital document designed to be displayed in a web browser, such as Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. It's one of the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web, giving you access to information and services online. Think of it as an electronic page that you "turn" by clicking links.
Webpages aren't just static blocks of text; they can also be dynamic and interactive. They can include images, videos, audio, animations, forms for submitting data (like your email address), and even embedded applications. This interactivity is created through coding languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
The term "webpage" often gets used alongside "website." A website is a collection of related webpages organized under a single domain name (like example.com). So, while you browse a website, you actually view individual webpages within it. For instance, the homepage of Amazon is one webpage, the product page for a specific book is another, and your account settings are yet another.
Webpages come in many forms: blog posts, news articles, online store listings, social media profiles, and tutorials. They're how we access information, communicate with each other, conduct business, and entertain ourselves in the digital age. From simple text-based pages to complex web applications, webpages are at the heart of our online experience.
Examples
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School information
The school's webpage has the new schedule for next term.
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Library form
I found the application form on the city library's webpage.
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Order tracking
The link takes you to a webpage where you can track your order.
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Course pages
We need a separate webpage for each course.
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Mobile loading
The webpage loaded fine on my laptop but not on my phone.
See also
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Main spelling
- webpagenoun