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Definition of blog

blog

/blɑːɡ/
blog
Plural:blogs
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Adjective:bloggish
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Past Simple:blogged
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Past Participle:blogged
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Present Participle:blogging
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• noun

1

A regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style and displays entries in reverse chronological order.

Example

"She started a culinary blog to share her favorite family recipes and kitchen tips with readers around the world."

2

A single entry or article published on a regularly updated website.

Example

"The professor wrote a detailed blog analyzing the economic impact of the new trade policy."

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• verb

1

To write, publish, or maintain entries on a regularly updated website or online journal.

Example

"During her year studying abroad in Tokyo, she blogged weekly about her cultural experiences and language progress."

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• Rhymes for blog

• Nearby Words

blocklist
blocky
bloemfontein
blog
blogger
blogosphere
blogpost

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1999 by programmer Peter Merholz, who playfully split the compound word 'weblog' (itself coined by Jorn Barger in 1997) into the phrase 'wee blog' in the sidebar of his website.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blog. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blog
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