Definition

1. Noun:
   • The main or introductory page of a website: The "home page" is the primary page of a website that users typically see first. It often serves as a central hub with links to other sections of the site.

Usage

• The "home page" is the starting point for navigating a website.
• It is often accessed by typing the website's main address (URL) into a browser.
• A well-designed home page provides an overview of the site's content and purpose.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I set my browser to open with my favorite news site's home page.
  • The company's logo and main menu are always visible on the home page.
  • From the home page, you can navigate to the "About Us" section or the online store.

Advanced Usage

• "to set a home page": To configure a web browser to open a specific page automatically when it starts.
  • I set my university's portal as my browser's home page for quick access.
• "to return to the home page": To navigate back to the main page of a website, often by clicking a logo or a "Home" link.
  • If you get lost, just click the logo to return to the home page.

Variants and Related Words

• Homepage (noun): A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
  • The homepage loads very quickly.
• Landing page (noun): A page where a user arrives after clicking a link, which may or may not be the main home page. It is often used for marketing campaigns.
• Front page (noun): While this can refer to the first page of a newspaper, in a web context, it is sometimes used informally to mean a site's home page.

Synonyms

• Main page: The principal page of a website.
• Index page: A technical term often used for the default starting page (e.g., ).
• Welcome page: A page that greets visitors, often synonymous with a home page.

Related Phrases

• Corporate home page: The main page of a business or organization's website.
  • The investor relations information is linked from the corporate home page.
• Personal home page: An individual's primary web page, often part of a blog or portfolio site.
  • She updates her personal home page with her latest photography projects.

Noun

1. the opening page of a web site