search engine

noun

: computer software used to search data (such as text or a database) for specified information

also : a site on the Internet that uses such software to locate key words in other sites

Examples of search engine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Students using Google software in the classroom will not be allowed to access the company’s search engine unless their school system also opts in to artificial intelligence tools, the tech giant said Tuesday. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Students using Google software in the classroom will not be allowed to access the company's search engine unless their school system also opts in to artificial intelligence tools, the tech giant said Tuesday. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

The category includes a wide variety of products and subscriptions, including iCloud storage, App Store fees, AppleCare warranties, and licensing revenue from Google for using its search engine on the Safari browser. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

On the other hand, those servers offer a valuable trove of personal data, ready for lucrative ventures such as AI training and search engine optimization. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

search engine

noun

: computer software used to search data (as text or a database) for specified information

also : a website that uses such software