# URL

/ˈʊɹɫ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/url
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. web address

noun · CEFR B1 · Technical

Stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It is the full address used to find a specific page or file on the internet.

For teachers: Abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator. A character string that constitutes a reference to an internet resource, specifying its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it.

- You can share the video by copying the URL from your browser and sending it to your friends.
- The developer noticed that the URL contained several unnecessary parameters which made the link difficult for users to read and share.

Usage: Usually treated as a countable noun; often preceded by 'the'.

Teaching tip: While 'web address' is more common in casual conversation, URL is the standard term in technical or professional digital contexts.

## Examples

- Please send me the URL for that news article.
- If the link does not work, you can copy and paste the URL directly into your browser's address bar.
- Modern web browsers often hide the full URL to simplify the user interface, but clicking the address bar reveals the complete protocol and domain structure.

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