websearch

websearch verb: to perform an internet search using any search engine.

Verb

websearch (third-person singular simple present websearches, present participle websearching, simple past and past participle websearched)

To perform an internet search using any search engine.
- Near-synonym: google
- For background on mall art, visit www.iuoma.org or websearch for numerous other sites.2003, Multiple, Clamor Magazine, May/June 2003, Issue 20

websearch (plural websearches)

The act of searching the internet with a search engine.
- Specialised first aid training is available for working with young children in remote outdoor areas; try doing a websearch for paediatric first aid outdoors.2015, Isabel Hopwood-Stephens, Outdoor Play for 1–3 Year Olds: How to Set Up and Run Your Own Outdoor Toddler Group

I just websearched “Genius, history of’ […] then read it off Spunk’s screen.2003, Tom Grimes, WILL@epicqwest.com: A Medicated Memoir:
As the operator picked up she was already websearching ‘cheapside dolphin’.2017, Roger (Barrister) Pearce, Javelin:

Verb
third-person singular present	websearches
present participle	websearching
past participle	websearched
past	websearched
Noun
plural	websearches

From web + search.

What does websearch mean?: Websearch means to perform an internet search using any search engine.
How do you use websearch in a sentence?: I just websearched “Genius, history of’ […] then read it off Spunk’s screen.
What part of speech is websearch?: Websearch can be a verb or a noun.
What is the past tense of websearch?: The past tense of websearch is websearched.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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