1 internet | Definition of internet

Internet

noun
In·​ter·​net | \ ˈin-tÉ™r-ËŒnet How to pronounce Internet (audio) \
variants: or internet

Definition of Internet

: an electronic communications network that connects computer networks and organizational computer facilities around the world used with the except when being used attributively doing research on the Internetan Internet search

Note: In U.S. publications, the capitalized form Internet continues to be more common than internet, although the lowercase form is rapidly gaining more widespread use. In British publications, internet is now the more common form.

— compare world wide web

First Known Use of Internet

1974, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for Internet

Internet

noun
In·​ter·​net | \ ˈin-tÉ™r-ËŒnet How to pronounce Internet (audio) \

Kids Definition of Internet

: a communications system that connects computers and databases all over the world

Keep scrolling for more

More from Merriam-Webster on Internet

Spanish Central: Translation of Internet

Nglish: Translation of Internet for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of Internet for Arabic Speakers