The letters "VPS" stand for "Virtual Private Server". A VPS is a type of hΠΎsting service where a virtual machine is created on a physical server, allowing users to have their own isolated environment with dedicated resources like CPU, RAM, disk space, and bandwidth. VPS hΠΎsting is a popular option for websites or applications that require more control and flexibility than shared hΠΎsting, but don't necessarily require the dedicated resources and higher cost of a dedicated server.