webmaster
gb/wˈɛbmˌæstɚ/ us/wˈɛbmˌæstɚ/
B1
English
~ 3000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
technical
B1
entity
1
Person who manages a website
A person who takes care of and updates a website.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the webmaster of [website]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'webmaster' with 'web developer'. A webmaster may develop websites but also handles daily maintenance and updates.
Synonyms
website administrator (More formal and precise in technical contexts; emphasizes administrative duties.)
|
site manager (Less technical sounding; can apply to online or physical sites.)
Antonyms
website visitor (Refers to someone who only views the site, not manages it.)
Collocations
site webmaster
|company webmaster
|webmaster tools
|contact the webmaster
|webmaster email
Themes
technology
|internet
|work
|communication
Examples
- The webmaster updated the homepage with the latest news.
- If you find a broken link, report it to the webmaster.
- She works as the webmaster for a popular travel blog.
- The webmaster ensures that the site runs smoothly at all times.
- Our webmaster redesigned the entire website last month.
Learner examples
- The webmaster changes the pictures on the website.
- I sent an email to the webmaster about the problem.
- The webmaster makes sure the website works well.
- The webmaster puts new stories on the site.
Grammar
Dictionary form
webmaster
IPA
GB/wˈɛbmˌæstɚ/
US/wˈɛbmˌæstɚ/
Syllables & stress
web - mas - ter (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (web)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: webmaster
- Plural: webmasters
Word family
Forms
webmasters
noun
Related words
web-based
adjective
administrator
noun B1
Expressions
contact the webmaster
1/kˈɑntˌækt ðə wˈɛbmˌæstɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Reach out to a site's manager
Send a message to the person who takes care of a website.
Examples
- If you have trouble logging in, contact the webmaster for help.
- Please contact the webmaster if you notice any errors on the site.
webmaster tools
1/wˈɛbmˌæstɚ tˈulz/
fixed phrase
technical
Services for managing a website
Online tools that help you check and improve your website.
Examples
- Google offers free webmaster tools to track site traffic.
- She used webmaster tools to find broken links on her site.