database

noun

da·​ta·​base ˈdā-tə-ˌbās 

ˈda-,

 also  ˈdä-

computers

: a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer)

an online database

database transitive verb

Examples of database in a Sentence

All of our customers' information was kept in a database.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Colossal scientists reviewed DNA databases of mouse genes to identify genes related to hair texture and fat metabolism. —CBS News, 4 Mar. 2025

For video content: Use powerful questions from your database as talking points. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

However, despite not appearing in the live segment, the Gossip Girl alum and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was still included as part of the official In Memoriam database on The Academy's website. —Sharareh Drury, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

Cybercriminals can also find this information in the databases of private data brokers. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for database

• aerospace
• anatase
• anyplace
• commonplace
• cyberspace
• diabase
• diastase
• dnase
• elastase
• fireplace
• hyperspace
• interface

Kids Definition

database

noun

da·​ta·​base ˈdāt-ə-ˌbās 

ˈdat-,

 also  ˈdät-

: a collection of data that is organized especially to be used by a computer