javascript

noun

UK /ˈdʒɑːvəskrɪpt/

US /ˈdʒɑːvəskrɪpt/

JavaScript is a computer language that makes websites do fun things.

The buttons on this website work because of JavaScript.

SYNONYMS

JS scripting language web programming language ECMAScript

RELATED WORDS

HTML CSS browser code programming

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A programming language used to add interactive behavior to web pages.

She wrote JavaScript to make the menu open when clicked.

3. A language that runs inside web browsers to respond to user actions.

JavaScript handles the click events on the page.

4. A general-purpose language also used for servers and apps.

He built a chat app using JavaScript on both the front and back end.