adware
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


ad·ware

noun \ˈad-ˌwer\

Definition of ADWARE

: computer software that is provided usually for free but contains advertisements

First Known Use of ADWARE

1992

Other Computer-Related Terms

flash, kludge, phishing, recursive, router

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: adynamic
Previous Word in the Dictionary: advtg
All Words Near: adware

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up adware? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More