Old Web en · NOUN
Etymology
From old + web or Web (from World Wide Web).
Meanings
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(Internet, qualifier:aesthetic, uncountable) The aesthetic and culture of the early World Wide Web (roughly 1990s-early 2000s); used to describe an early era of the Internet, often used in relation with Web 1.0.
In contrast with modern sleek, corporate websites, the Neocities platform allows users to create personal webpages reminiscent of the Old Web featuring tiled backgrounds, animated GIFs, guestbooks, and simple HTML.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Old Web | canonical | lexicographic |