WEB
/wɛb/
3 letters · 1 syllable · proper noun, noun, verb
Definition of WEB
The World Wide Web.
"Some of that content is now only available on the Web."
The silken structure which a spider builds using silk secreted from the spinnerets at the caudal tip of its abdomen; a spiderweb.
"The sunlight glistened in the dew on the web."
(by extension) Any interconnected set of persons, places, or things, which when diagrammed resembles a spider's web.
(sometimes capitalized) Specifically, the World Wide Web.
"Let me search the web for that."
To construct or form a web.
To cover with a web or network.
To ensnare or entangle.
Examples of WEB in a Sentence
- "Some of that content is now only available on the Web."
- "The sunlight glistened in the dew on the web."
- "Let me search the web for that."
Word Details
Is WEB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WEB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like WEB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for WEB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | e | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WEB
2 words from the letters in WEB
2-letter words
How to Use WEB in Word Games
WEB is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: WEB is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble WEB to find 2 additional valid words.