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weblog

weblog

12 3.3
A website where a person regularly writes posts about their life or interests
  • noun
  • /ˈwɛbˌlɔg/
  • Texting
translation icon : blog
  • Barbieux shares his thoughts on various topics through his weblog.
  • weblogs (or blogs)

Examples

  • Comments are moderated, and will not appear on this weblog until the monitor has approved them.

    Blog text (8)
  • Neuroanthropology is a collaborative weblog created to encourage exchanges among anthropology, philosophy, social theory, and the brain sciences.

    Blog text (7)
  • I appreciate you taking the time to put this weblog piece together.

    Blog text (2)
  • If you had time, visit that weblog and leave a comment.

    Blog text (9)
  • Anyway, stay up the nice quality writing; it's uncommon to see a nice weblog like this one these days.

    Blog text (2)
  • I used to check this weblog constantly, and I'm inspired!

    Blog text (5)
  • Original content in this weblog is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

    Blog text (11)
  • Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this weblog are those of the author.

    Blog text (2)
  • One of the longstanding taglines around here is "weblog as community."

    Blog text (7)
  • Music blogs. MP3 blogs, also known as music blogs or audioblogs, are a type of weblog that makes digital music files available for download.

    Academic text (2006)

Synonyms

web log
vsweblog
  • Texting
1 3.2

An online diary where a person writes about their life and ideas

is a personal website maintained by one person for regular posts

How Personal

diary
479 1.0
weblog
  • Texting
12 3.3
news
  • Literature
1.0

Surface Forms

weblog singular
weblogs plural

Morphology

weblog = web + log (transparent) = web + log

The sense 'website for regular posts' is a straightforward extension of 'web' + 'log' (an online record or journal), which learners can readily infer.

Etymology

Weblog comes from the words web and log, with log meaning a 'diary' or record of events. It was later shortened to blog, and a weblog or blog is a website where someone writes regular posts, like an online diary.