homepage
homepage
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling
/ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/
Syllable Breakdown
home: /hoʊm/ - [h] as in "hat," [oʊ] as in "boat," [m] as in "mat"
page: /peɪdʒ/ - [p] as in "pat," [eɪ] as in "day," [dʒ] as in "jump"
Word Form Variations
Singular Noun: homepage
Plural Noun: homepages
(Note: "Homepage" is primarily used as a noun. There are no commonly accepted verb, adjective, or adverb forms derived directly from this term in general English usage.)
Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
Noun
Definition: The initial or main page of a website, serving as an introductory point and often containing links to other sections of the site. It is typically the first page a user sees when navigating to a website's domain name.
Synonyms: landing page, main page, front page, start page, index page (in a technical context)
Antonyms: (No direct antonyms, as it describes a specific type of page. One could consider "internal page" or "sub-page" as a contrast, but not a true antonym.)
Definition: In a web browser, the specific web page that is configured to open automatically when the browser is launched or when the "home" button is clicked.
Synonyms: start page, default page, browser home
Antonyms: (No direct antonyms; similar to the above, it describes a specific function.)
Examples of Use
Books: "The author's official homepage features a comprehensive bibliography and a schedule of upcoming book signings." (Example of general book discussion)
Newspapers: "Visitors to the New York Times homepage today were greeted with breaking news about the latest economic indicators." (The New York Times, May 2024)
Online Publications: "Our latest article delves into the redesign of Google's search engine homepage, analyzing its impact on user experience." (TechCrunch, February 2024)
Entertainment Mediums (Film/TV): In a scene from a documentary about early internet pioneers, a character might say, "We spent countless hours perfecting the layout of our company's first homepage." (Fictitious example representing common discourse in such mediums)
Entertainment Platforms (Streaming Services): "Upon logging into Netflix, users are directed to their personalized homepage, showcasing recommended titles based on their viewing history." (Example of a common feature on streaming platforms)
General Public Discourse:
"I always set my browser homepage to a news site so I can quickly catch up on current events." (Casual conversation)
"Have you seen the new design of their website? The homepage looks so much cleaner now." (Workplace discussion)
10 Famous Quotes Using Homepage
"Your website is the center of your digital eco-system, like a brick and mortar location, the experience matters once a customer enters, just as much as the perception they have of you before they walk through the door." (Leland Dieno, referencing the importance of a homepage experience)
"The homepage is the gateway of a business to the virtual world, and, in many cases, it is where most of the traffic is generated." (Isabella Di Fabio, Secret Story of Homepage)
"Every case involving cybercrime that I've been involved in... It always ends up that somebody at the company did something they weren't supposed to do. They read an email, went to a website they weren't supposed to." (Frank Abagnale, implicitly referring to visiting a site's homepage or other pages)
"As an avid photographer, I also took advantage of the latest technology in photography - digital photography - to post photos on my website on a daily basis." (Tipper Gore, where the website's homepage would be the primary display)
"A lot of straight and transgender boys get in touch with me through my website and social media." (Jazz Jennings, with the website's homepage being a key point of contact)
"When we were kicking around the idea for Netflix in 1997... If you wanted a website, you had to build it from scratch." (Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix, indicating the foundational role of a homepage)
"I'd worked in music for years and built all these relationships, so I bought a camera, built a website, and decided to go for it." (Karen Civil, highlighting the creation of a homepage as part of building an online presence)
"In 2010, we launched a full e-commerce website." (Kendra Scott, where the e-commerce site would have a prominent homepage)
"Most people who end up being successful have good grades, but it's orthogonal - there's no extra information than if they put together a website and have bunch of fans who love coming and seeing what they're doing." (Gabe Newell, co-founder of Valve, implying the public-facing homepage as a key asset)
"If you already have a website, the first thing we advise you is to check the homepage since it is undoubtedly one of the most important areas of a site." (Isabella Di Fabio)
Etymology
The word "homepage" is a combination of two older words: "home" and "page."
Home: This part of the word comes from an Old English word, hām, which referred to a dwelling place, house, or fixed residence. Over time, it developed the broader sense of a "base of operations" or a starting point.
Page: This word comes from the Latin pagina, meaning "page, leaf of paper." It's related to the idea of fastening sheets of paper together, like in a book.
So, when these two words came together, "homepage" literally meant something like the "home page" or "main page" of a website. It refers to the initial, central, or default page, much like your physical "home" is your main base.
The term "homepage" (or often "home page") began to be used as the World Wide Web started to emerge and become popular. The first known uses of the word, in the context of the internet, can be traced back to the early 1990s, specifically around 1990-1995. It quickly became the standard term for the main entry point to a website or the first page you see when you open a web browser.
Phrases + Idioms Containing Homepage
"Back to the homepage": This phrase is commonly used, literally, to instruct someone to return to the main page of a website, but can also be used metaphorically to mean "return to the starting point" or "get back to basics" in a digital context.
"Living on the homepage": Refers to content, news, or an advertisement that is prominently displayed on the main page of a website, implying high visibility and importance.
"The homepage effect": An original phrase referring to the significant impact that the design, content, or performance of a website's main page has on a user's overall perception and interaction with the site.
"Making your homepage shine": An original phrase that means to put effort into optimizing and enhancing the appearance and functionality of your website's main page.
"Stuck on the homepage": Can literally mean a technical glitch preventing navigation away from the main page, or metaphorically, being fixated on initial impressions or fundamental aspects.
"From the homepage out": An original phrase suggesting a design or development approach that prioritizes the main page and then builds outwards to other sections of the website.
"Landing on the wrong homepage": (Using "landing page" as a synonym for similar effect) Implies arriving at an unintended or unhelpful initial web page, or metaphorically, starting a process in the wrong place.
"The virtual storefront" (using a synonym's concept for similar effect): While not using "homepage" directly, this idiom often refers to a website's main page, emphasizing its role as the primary display and entry point for a business online.
"First impressions are the homepage": An original saying emphasizing the critical role of a website's main page in shaping a user's initial perception, much like a first impression in person.
"Navigating from the homepage": Refers to the typical user journey starting from the main page and exploring other parts of the site, often used when discussing website usability.
Vocabulary-Based Stories from SEA
Source Information
Definition of homepage from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
