What does "org" mean?

1. (short for organization) a short way of saying or writing 'organization'. 2. (internet domain) the part of a website address that usually shows the site belongs to a non-profit group.

How do you use "org"?

Often used in professional or activist circles to save time when referring to a specific entity. Usually written as '.org' and pronounced 'dot org'.

org

US //ˈɔɹɡ// org

1 short for organization (n.)
B1 Intermediate Informal

a short way of saying or writing 'organization'.

a clipping of 'organization', used as an informal shorthand in speech and writing.

Example

He has been working for the same non-profit org for over ten years.

Example

The internal memo was circulated to every department within the org to ensure total transparency regarding the upcoming merger.

Usage

Often used in professional or activist circles to save time when referring to a specific entity.
2 internet domain (n.)
B1 Intermediate Computing

the part of a website address that usually shows the site belongs to a non-profit group.

a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System, originally intended for non-profit organizations.

Example

You can find more information about the charity on their website ending in dot org.

Example

While originally restricted to non-commercial entities, the .org domain is now widely used by various groups, including open-source projects and schools.

Usage

Usually written as '.org' and pronounced 'dot org'.

Last updated June 20, 2026