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WEB Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb noun 2 noun verb Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In web 1 of 2 noun ˈweb Synonyms of web Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 : a fabric on a loom or in process of being removed from a loom 2 a : cobweb , spiderweb b : a network of silken thread spun especially by the larvae of various insects (such as a tent caterpillar) and usually serving as a nest or shelter 3 : a tissue or membrane of an animal or plant especially : that uniting fingers or toes either at their bases (as in humans) or for a greater part of their length (as in many waterbirds) 4 a : a thin metal sheet, plate, or strip b : the plate connecting the upper and lower flanges of a girder or rail c : the arm of a crank 5 : something resembling a web: a : snare , entanglement a web of intrigue ensnarled in a web of folly — D. A. Stockman b : an intricate pattern or structure suggestive of something woven : network 6 : the series of barbs on each side of the shaft of a feather : vane 7 a : a continuous sheet of paper manufactured or undergoing manufacture on a paper machine b : a roll of paper for use in a rotary printing press 8 : the part of a ribbed vault between the ribs 9 or Web : world wide web webbed ˈwebd adjective weblike ˈweb-ˌlīk adjective web 2 of 2 verb webbed ; webbing intransitive verb : to construct or form a web transitive verb 1 : to cover with a web or network 2 : ensnare , entangle 3 : to provide with a web Synonyms of web Relevance Noun tangle net trap labyrinth maze entanglement morass noose quicksand snare See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of web in a Sentence Noun I spent the afternoon surfing the Web . The spider was spinning its web . Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. 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Noun OpenAI is at the heart of a web of deals undergirding the artificial intelligence boom that has helped power the entire stock market higher. — Rob Wile, NBC news , 28 Apr. 2026 Years later, drawn into a covert network of operatives and manipulated through a web of corruption, Clay must decide whether to become the weapon he was shaped to be or dismantle the system from within. — Alex Ritman, Variety , 28 Apr. 2026 Verb The mites feed on leaves, leaving a freckled appearance and light webbing . — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living , 22 Apr. 2026 The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar , 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for web Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse vefr web, Old English wefan to weave First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb circa 1604, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Time Traveler The first known use of web was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing web dark web deep web food web orb web spider's web web belt web crawler web member web - offset web page web press web site web spinner Rhymes for web deb ebb cobweb See All Rhymes for web Browse Nearby Words weazen-faced web Webb See all Nearby Words Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Web.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/web. 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Copy Citation Kids Definition web 1 of 2 noun ˈweb 1 : a fabric on a loom or in the process of being removed from a loom 2 a : cobweb sense 1b , spiderweb b : a network of threads spun especially by the larvae of various insects (as tent caterpillars) and usually serving as a nest or shelter c : something that catches and holds one spies caught in a web of plots 3 : a membrane of an animal or plant especially : one uniting toes (as of many waterbirds) 4 : network sense 2 5 capitalized : world wide web web 2 of 2 verb webbed ; webbing 1 : to make or form a web 2 : to cover or provide with webs or a web Medical Definition web noun ˈweb : a tissue or membrane of an animal or plant especially : that uniting fingers or toes either at their bases (as in humans) or for a greater part of their length (as in many waterbirds) webbed ˈwebd adjective More from Merriam-Webster on web Nglish: Translation of web for Spanish Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about web Last Updated: 29 Apr 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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