ethernet
Translation
Ethernet
Examples
The office uses an Ethernet connection.
The office uses an Ethernet connection.
Please plug in the Ethernet cable.
Please plug in the Ethernet cable.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a system for connecting computers in a local area network The office uses an Ethernet connection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wired connection, LAN connection
Etymology
A blend of 'ether' (a hypothetical medium for propagating light) and 'network'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'net' that carries data through the 'ether' (space) to connect computers.