Google Meaning and Definition

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Google

Pronunciation

/ˈɡuːɡəl/

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products, including search, cloud computing, and advertising technologies.

Etymology

The word “Google” originates from the word “googol,” a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, chosen by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin due to the vast amount of information they aimed to organize.

Usage Notes

Google is often used as a verb, meaning to search for information online using the Google search engine, but it can also be used as a noun to refer to the company or its services.

Cultural References

  • The company’s name and logo have become cultural symbols of internet search and online information, frequently referenced in popular media, advertising, and music.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • To Google something

Related Words or Phrases

  • Searched
  • Query

Collocations

  • Searching Google
  • Google search

Frequency of Use

Google is one of the most commonly used words in the English language, with over 5.5 billion searches per day.

Common Misspellings

  • Googel
  • Googlee
  • Googlen

Related Words

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