Google

[ goo-guhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Trademark.

verb (used with object)

, Goo·gled, Goo·gling.

(often lowercase) to search the internet for information about (a person, topic, etc.):
We googled the new applicant to check her background.

, Goo·gled, Goo·gling.

(often lowercase) to use a search engine such as Google to find information, a website address, etc., on the internet.

Google

/ ˈɡuːɡəl /

to search for (something on the internet) using a search engine
to check (the credentials of someone) by searching for websites containing his or her name

Origin of Google¹

First recorded in 1998; after mathematical term googol

Origin of Google¹

C20: a play on googol

But the ads are not just intended to remind the Google-curious that Paul exists and is thinking about running for president.

Instead of decorating every face on the street, Google Glass hit a contrarian rip tide.

Google itself has taken a break and put plans for mass production on hold.

If you Google “Muslim Christmas tree star” you will see a list of right-wing websites wetting their pants over this.

Look, right now, in Africa, why are we using Instagram and Facebook and Google search?

There was nothing on there you couldn't find with Google, of course, but I didn't think that would count in my favor.

This eBook was prepared from page images made available by Google.

This text was compared to scans of the pamphlet that Google has helpfully made available.

The Google Print source suffers from numerous gaps in the text.

The Baby nodded her head and began, “M-m-m-google-google-goo!”

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