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