bookmark

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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

In addition, the package will include a red ribbon bookmark, double-sided poster and a double-sided sticker sheet. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025

Save the profiles of 20-30 accounts that serve your target audience in a bookmarks folder for easy daily reference. —Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

Verb

Legal professionals should bookmark this resource and check it regularly to stay informed about new developments and trends. —Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

Shop the 61 best Black Friday beauty deals (including new 2024 Best of Beauty winners) and bookmark this page to stay up to date on all the discount developments. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 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