'website' originates from the English words 'web' and 'site', where 'web' refers to the World Wide Web and 'site' refers to a location or place.

'website' was coined in the late 20th century as the internet became more widespread, combining 'web' and 'site' to describe a location on the internet.

Initially, it referred to any location on the World Wide Web, and this meaning has remained consistent.