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Definition of webmaster

webmaster

/ˈwɛbˌmæstɚ/
web · mas · ter
Plural:webmasters
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webmaster Lexical Profile

webmaster Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person responsible for designing, developing, managing, or maintaining one or more websites.

Example

"Please contact the webmaster if you encounter any broken links or technical errors on the site."

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• Nearby Words

weblog
weblogger
webmail
webmaster
webpage
website
webspace

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1990s by Tim Berners-Lee in the original HTTP style guide, combining 'web' (short for World Wide Web) and 'master' on the model of 'postmaster'.

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