Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

internets

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.48 in modern English

Syllables: in-ter-nets
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of internet

noun

Humorous

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of internet

noun

Alternative letter-case form of internets.

Example Sentences

"I can't find this word in my print dictionary; let me go look it up on the internets."
"I hear there's rumors on the internets that we're going to have a draft."
"Indeed, coming on the heels of a party leader who speaks of "the Internets" and "the Google," it's a disturbing trend that GOP leaders seem so disconnected from the technologies that are changing the way most Americans live]"
"However, the phrasing of the internets meme is now largely outdated."

Etymology

In the humorous sense, inspired by George W. Bush who pluralized internet in a debate with John Kerry in 2004.

Usage

Humorous

Frequently Paired Words

interweb interwebs interwebz

Questions

What does internets mean?: plural of internet
Where does internets come from?: In the humorous sense, inspired by George W. Bush who pluralized internet in a debate with John Kerry in 2004.

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