weblog
gb/wˈɛbləɡ/ us/wˈɛbləɡ/
B1
English
~ 3400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
entity
1
personal or thematic online journal
A website where someone writes and updates posts about their life, ideas, or a topic.
Usage pattern:
to write [a weblog] about [a topic]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'weblog' with 'website' in general; a weblog is a type of website that is updated regularly with posts.
Synonyms
blog (The more common, shortened form of 'weblog' used in almost all modern contexts.)
Antonyms
static website (A website whose content does not change often, unlike a weblog which is updated regularly.)
Collocations
start a weblog
|update a weblog
|personal weblog
|company weblog
|popular weblog
Themes
internet
|media
|communication
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She started a weblog to share her travel experiences.
- The company's official weblog features news about its latest products.
- I read an interesting weblog about urban gardening.
- Many people use a weblog as a way to express their opinions.
- His weblog attracts thousands of readers every week.
Learner examples
- I write a weblog about cooking.
- She reads a travel weblog every day.
- They have a weblog for their small shop.
- He updates his weblog once a week.
Grammar
Dictionary form
weblog
IPA
GB/wˈɛbləɡ/
US/wˈɛbləɡ/
Syllables & stress
web - log (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (web)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: weblog
- Plural: weblogs
Word family
Forms
weblogs
noun
Related words
vlog
noun
vlogger
noun
Advanced or less common
blogosphere
noun B2
microblog
noun
Expressions
start a weblog
1/stˈɑɹt ə wˈɛbləɡ/
fixed phrase
begin publishing an online journal
To create and begin writing on a new weblog.
Examples
- He started a weblog to document his move abroad.
- Starting a weblog can help you share your ideas with others.
write a weblog
1/ɹˈaɪt ə wˈɛbləɡ/
fixed phrase
create posts for an online journal
To make and publish new entries on a weblog.
Examples
- She writes a weblog about healthy eating.
- Many journalists write a weblog alongside their regular articles.