Myspace

Definition

A social networking website founded in 2003 that allowed users to create customizable profiles, share music, and connect with friends. MySpace was the dominant social network before Facebook's rise and pioneered features like customizable profiles and band pages.

Example Usage

In the mid-2000s, everyone had a MySpace profile where they could upload songs and customize their pages with HTML.

Origin

A portmanteau of 'my' and 'space,' reflecting the platform's emphasis on personal customization.

Fun Fact

MySpace was sold to News Corporation for $580 million in 2005, but declined rapidly after Facebook launched; it has since been relaunched multiple times as a music-focused platform.

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