URL

/ɝl/

UK: /ɜːl/

URL

English Noun
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Definition

Initialism of Uniform Resource Locator: the address of a web page, FTP site, audio stream or other Internet resource.

Example Sentences

  • "https://en.wiktionary.org/ is the URL of English Wiktionary."
  • "Google itself has even been accused of profiting from the work of cybersquatters who buy URLs that are near to famous ones, but which often get mistyped–a practice known as typosquatting."
  • "This illegal activity involves buying a URL that’s a misspelling of a popular kids site, e.g. bobthebiulder.com, and then serving hardcore porn ads."
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