cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)

the cyber marketplace

cyber-

2 of 2

combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Examples of cyber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The difference is that cyber criminals want to exploit your personal and private information while your cybersecurity team wants to protect it. —William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024

In response to the escalating cyber threat landscape, Tobok has authored his own urban cyber security philosophy called Cyber Certainty™, a revolutionary view and approach setting a new standard for resilience in the face of cyber-attacks. —Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cyber

• cyber defense
• cyber warfare

Kids Definition

cyber

1 of 2 adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic