Definition

1. Noun:
   • A unique alphanumeric address for a website: A "domain name" is a human-readable string of letters, numbers, and hyphens (separated by periods) that identifies a specific location or resource on the internet, translating to a numerical IP address.
   • An organizational identifier on the internet: It serves as the primary web address for an organization, business, or individual, structured hierarchically from specific to generic.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • You need to register a domain name before launching your website.
  • The company changed its domain name from 'example.co.uk' to 'example.com'.
  • I forgot the exact domain name of that online store.

Advanced Usage

• "to register a domain name": to officially acquire the rights to use a specific web address for a period.
  • It's important to register your domain name early to prevent others from taking it.
• "domain name system (DNS)": the hierarchical and decentralized naming system that translates domain names to IP addresses.
  • When you type a domain name into your browser, the DNS finds the corresponding server.
• "top-level domain (TLD)": the last segment of a domain name, such as .com, .org, or .net.
  • The '.edu' top-level domain is generally reserved for educational institutions.

Variants and Related Words

• Domain (n): Often used interchangeably with "domain name" in casual contexts, though technically it can refer to a broader sphere of influence or control.
  • Their domain in the tech industry is expanding.
• Subdomain (n): A prefix added to a domain name to organize or navigate to different sections of a website (e.g., 'blog' in 'blog.example.com').
  • The developer created a subdomain for testing new features.

Synonyms

• Web address: A common, less technical term for a domain name or URL.
• URL (Uniform Resource Locator): The complete web address that includes the protocol (http/https) and the domain name.

Related Phrases

• Domain name dispute: A conflict over the ownership rights of a particular domain name.
  • They entered a domain name dispute resolution process.
• Domain name registrar: A company that manages the reservation of internet domain names.
  • I purchased my domain through a popular domain name registrar.

Noun

1. strings of letters and numbers (separated by periods) that are used to name organizations and computers and addresses on the internet
   • domain names are organized hierarchically with the more generic parts to the right