domain name

noun

: a sequence of usually alphanumeric characters (such as Merriam-Webster.com) that specifies a group of online resources (as of a particular company or person) and that forms part of the corresponding Internet addresses

Examples of domain name in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Organizations often reveal too much about their use of cloud services, including exploitable information in domain name system records. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 The domain name system is the internet's phonebook for looking up the IP addresses associated with URLs such as www.wired.com. Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2024 The Harris campaign did not immediately respond to CBS MoneyWatch's request for comment about the domain name sale. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2024 The highest pricing tier for Tailor Brands — the Elite package — comes with LLC formation, expedited LLC filing (processed within two days), legal compliance, a domain name and website plus a $50 Amazon gift card all for $249 per year plus your state’s fee. Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for domain name 

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Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of domain name was in 1982

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“Domain name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domain%20name. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

domain name

noun
: a name (as Merriam-Webster.com) that is the primary Internet address for a website
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