lan

lan · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (computing) Local Area Network; a computer network that connects devices within a limited area such as a home, school, or office building.

  2. 2.

    A LAN party; a gathering where people bring computers to play networked games together.

Forms

plural: lans

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    LAN party — A social gathering for playing multiplayer games on a local network.
  • •
    wireless LAN (WLAN) — A local area network using wireless communication.

Related words

Antonyms: wan
See also: ethernet, internet, network, wan
Synonyms: intranet, local network

Etymology

Acronym for Local Area Network, coined in the 1970s with the development of computer networking technology.