New TLDs

A new TLD is the term used in the domain industry to describe any of the TLDs (Top Level Domains or Domain Extensions) that ICANN launched or will launch after their original set of gTLDs (.com, .net, .org, .mil, .edu, .gov).  2009 is a pinnacle year where ICANN is expected to be receiving applications for 100’s if not 1000’s of new TLDs such as .shop or .whateverfloatsyourboat.