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

This sweet corner bookmark will save her future books from getting dog-eared while adding a sweet, handmade touch with her initial. —Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025

Practical gifts like a rechargeable reading light and a fun bookmark are a must. —Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

Verb

After catching up on the Packers, bookmark our new NFL hub and stay ahead of the game all season long. —Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025

The app also includes a wish-list option where users can bookmark hotels or itineraries to revisit later. —Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025

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