Synonyms for

Url

Verb / ˌju:ˌɑ:ˈrel / / ʊrl / Another word for url — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a web address that specifies the location of a resource on the internet.

Synonyms & similar words

url universalresourcelocator uniformresourcelocator hyperlink link

Synonyms by register

Formal

address locator identifier

Informal

link web address site

Common collocations

  • web url
  • http url
  • url address
  • url link
  • url string
  • url shortener
  • url encoder

Word family

noun url

Usage note

URL is an acronym for Uniform Resource Locator. While it is technically a noun, it is often used adjectivally, as in 'URL address'.

Example sentences

  1. I copied the URL from the email and pasted it into my browser.
  2. The URL for the website is www.example.com.
  3. To find the article, type the URL into the search bar.
  4. The URL shortener created a shorter version of the web address.
  5. I clicked on the URL link to read the blog post.

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