internet

See also Internet

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/, SAMPA: /"Int@%nEt/
• (US) enPR: ĭnʹtərnĕt', IPA ^(key): /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/, SAMPA: /Int3`nEt/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular internet

Plural internets

1. (uncountable) The Internet, the largest worldwide internet.

   Wireless Internet connection is available throughout the hotel.

2. (countable) An internet is any set of computer networks; an intranet.

Related words

• intranet
• extranet
• web