Definition of “the internet” - English Dictionary

American
Contents

“the internet” in English

See all translations

the internetnoun [ S ]

uk ​ /ˈɪn.tə.net/ us ​ /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.net/ informal the Net

A1 the large system of connected computers around the world that allows people to share information and communicate with each other:

I found out about the bombings from/on the internet.

More examples

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Grammar

Internet discourse and text messagesWe commonly communicate by means of emails or by sending texts on mobile phones and other small devices. This type of communication is normally informal, and the messages are often written very quickly. …
Saying email and internet addresses …

(Definition of “the internet” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“Internet” in American English

See all translations

Internetnoun [ U ]

us ​ /ˈɪn·tərˌnet/ also Net

› the large system of connected computers around the world which people use to communicate with each other:

I learned about it on the Internet.

(Definition of “Internet” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“internet” in Business English

See all translations

internetnoun

also Internet uk ​ /ˈɪntənet/ us ​ INTERNET, IT
the internet

› the system for connecting computers around the world that allows people to share information, visit websites, communicate using email, etc.:

on/over/via the internet When you shop on the internet, be careful where you buy and who you buy from.
More than one-quarter of American share trades now take place via the internet.
access the internet You can now access the internet just about anywhere, at any time.
advertise (sth)/post sth on the internet The full list of results will be posted on the internet next week.
download (sth) from the internet You can download discount coupons for many restaurants from the internet.

› [ U ] the fact of the internet being available to use:

You will need broadband internet in order to use this service.
We are one of the cheapest providers of mobile internet.

internetadjective [ before noun ]

also Internet uk ​ /ˈɪntənet/ us ​

› INTERNET, IT relating to the internet:

In Asia, the cell phone is a primary internet connection device.
The broker increased its internet capability to handle 40,000 trades a day.
internet companies
Our internet sales surpassed catalog orders for the first time.
an internet site

(Definition of “internet” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Translations of “the internet”
 
Need a translator?

Translator tool

Get a quick, free translation!

What is the pronunciation of the internet?
Browse