Usenet

or USENET

[ yooz-net, yoos‐ ]
/ ˈyuzˌnɛt, ˈyus‐ /

noun

Computers. an extensive system of newsgroups: a branch of the Internet.

Origin of Usenet

1990–95; use(rs') + net(work)

British Dictionary definitions for usenet

Usenet
/ (ˈjuːzˌnɛt) /

noun

computing a vast collection of newsgroups that follow agreed naming, maintaining, and distribution practices