bookmark

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noun

book·​mark ˈbu̇k-ˌmärk 

1

or bookmarker

ˈbu̇k-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)

bookmark

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verb

bookmarked; bookmarking; bookmarks

transitive verb

: to create a computer bookmark for

bookmark a website

Examples of bookmark in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The set includes a 224-page notebook, seven rolls of foil washi tape, 16 washi stickers, 100 sheets of note paper with 10 different patterns, two ruler bookmarks, and 60 sheets of sticky notes. —Patrice J. Williams, Parents, 12 July 2024

The organization has committed to providing at least 100 reading kits (a bag with four age-appropriate books, pens, pencils, bookmarks and other fun items) to Kids Central, Inc., for foster children in their care. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2024

Verb

And bookmark our Community page for the schedule of all our live chats. —Tara Parker-Pope, Washington Post, 18 July 2024

Be sure to bookmark this page and keep checking back for the best EOFY deals. —Bree Grant, refinery29.com, 27 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1985, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bookmark

1 of 2 noun

book·​mark -ˌmärk 

1

: something placed in a book to mark a page

2

: something on a computer screen that serves as a shortcut (as to a website)

bookmark

2 of 2 verb

: to create a computer bookmark for

bookmark a website