online

adjective

on·line ˈȯn-ˈlīn

ˈän-ˈlīn

: connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system (such as the Internet)

an online database

also : done while connected to such a system

online shopping

online games

online searching

online adverb

Examples of online in a Sentence

The city libraries are all online. He likes to engage in online chats.

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For the first time, online retailers have displaced brick-and-mortar stores as the preferred way to shop. —

Diane Brady, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024 In recent years, as online shopping has become more commonplace, many of the best savings can be found on websites—on everything from clothing to technology and home appliances. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 Many retailers are offering Black Friday deals early, both online and in stores. —

Mary Walrath-Holdridge, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024 The online search for philosophy articles hit a 12-month high in the business category earlier this month. —

Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for online