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Definition of netbook

netbook

/ˈnɛtˌbʊk/
net · book
Plural:netbooks
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netbook Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, lightweight, and inexpensive laptop computer designed primarily for wireless communication and accessing the Internet.

Example

"She packed a compact netbook in her backpack so she could take notes and check emails during the conference."

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• Nearby Words

net
netball
netballer
netbook
nether
netherlands
netherworld

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1990s by Psion as a trademark for a compact portable computer and later popularized by Intel in 2008 as a blend of 'Internet' and 'notebook'.

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