paywall

English

/ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A feature of a website, application or service that only allows access to certain content or functions upon payment.

Etymology

Compound from English pay + English wall (boil).

Origin

English

wall

Gloss

boil

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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