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noun book·mark \ -ˌmärk \

Definition of bookmark

1 or bookmarker play \-ˌmär-kər\ :a marker for finding a place in a book

2 :a menu entry or icon on a computer that is usually created by the user and that serves as a shortcut to a previously viewed location (such as an Internet site)

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Recent Examples of bookmark from the Web

Twitter: @lisaboone19 For an easy way to follow the L.A. scene, bookmark L.A. at Home and join us on our Facebook page for home design, Twitter and Pinterest.

— lisa boone, latimes.com, "Our 12 favorite products from the new Ellen DeGeneres cat line for PetSmart," 23 Aug. 2017
On a recent summer day at the Chestnut Street Family YMCA, Micheshia leaned her arms against a podium for a bookmark unveiling.

— tessa weinberg, The Courier-Journal, "‘Seeing blood on the walls’: Mother of 7-year-old killed by stray bullet struggles with private heartache," 16 Aug. 2017
For more Walking Dead coverage, bookmark THR.com/WalkingDead.

— lesley goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Walking Dead' Season 8 Trailer Unspooled at Comic-Con After Tribute to Late Stuntman," 21 July 2017
Twitter: @lisaboone19 For an easy way to follow the L.A. scene, bookmark L.A. at Homeand join us on our Facebook page for home design, Twitter and Pinterest.

— lisa boone, latimes.com, "Early tomato harvest this year means now is the time to plant for winter," 14 July 2017
First, there's an address bar in the middle of the screen, then a row of circular icons that seems to be common bookmarks.

— ron amadeo, Ars Technica, "Hands-on with Chrome’s wild new mobile interface," 15 June 2017
Visit the Barnum Museum in Bridgeport from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and get a free guided tour, along with free Barnum bookmarks and postcards and Barnum-blend coffee tasting.

— korky vann, courant.com, "What's Free On Connecticut Open House Day?," 5 June 2017
Activities for the Mini Comic Con include superhero trivia, a crafting station to make your own bookmarks and a costume contest.

— brooke eberle, chicagotribune.com, "Mini Comic Con headed to Eisenhower Public Library," 2 June 2017
Among those available for purchase are a Moleskine journal, metal bookmark, magnets and a crystal paperweight.

— courtney ortega, star-telegram.com, "Take a bit of the Cliburn competition home," 27 May 2017

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First Known Use of bookmark

1833

bookmark

verb

Definition of bookmark

transitive verb

:to create a computer bookmark for

bookmark a website

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Recent Examples of bookmark from the Web

Readers can receive it by email seven days a week or simply bookmark it for easy access each day.

— the oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, "The Oregonian's E-Edition: The newspaper and so much more," 30 Aug. 2017
The site is an invaluable resource, so bookmark it.

— donna freedman, Alaska Dispatch News, "Local produce is at its peak – now’s the time to hit farmers markets for something fresh," 15 Aug. 2017
So bookmark this page and enjoy the beers, responsibly...

— dominic bonvissuto, SI.com, "The Best of Peter King's Beernerdness," 24 July 2017
Please bookmark this page and return to it throughout the season.

— brant parsons, OrlandoSentinel.com, "2017-18 NCAA Dual meet schedule," 18 July 2017
Bookmark this page for daily updates from GQ Style’s wrecking crew from Europe, as well as digital editor Lili Göksenin and editorial assistant Samuel Hine.

— the editors of gq style, GQ, "New York Fashion Week Photo Report: Street Style, Shows, Parties and More," 12 July 2017
Bookmark this AL.com page for complete The Opening coverage.

— drew champlin, AL.com, "Previewing Alabama and Auburn recruits at Nike's The Opening finals," 29 June 2017
Be sure to bookmark this page and check back throughout the off-season.

— the si staff, SI.com, "2017 NBA free agent tracker: Follow every move," 26 June 2017
In the meantime, fans of his distinctive work can go back and rewatch classics like The Darjeeling Limited — or bookmark this subreddit for regular perusal, as it's being updated daily with new, artful submissions that adhere to his twee aesthetic.

— raisa bruner, Time, "Wes Anderson Would Be Jealous of These Real-Life Scenes," 21 June 2017

First Known Use of bookmark

1985

BOOKMARK Defined for English Language Learners

bookmark

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noun

Definition of bookmark for English Language Learners

: something (such as a piece of paper) that is put in a book to show the place where you stopped reading
computers : something (such as a menu entry or icon) that allows you to go quickly and directly to something (such as an Internet site) that you have seen before