browse

verb

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\ ˈbrau̇z

browsed; browsing

Definition of browse

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1a of an animal : to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse entry 2 sense 1) browsing thistles

b : graze

2 : to look over casually : skim browsing the want ads

3 computers : to access (a network) by means of a browser

intransitive verb

1a of an animal : to feed on or as if on tender shoots, twigs, and leaves of trees and shrubs : to feed on or as if on browse

b : graze cows browsing in the pasture

2a : to skim through a book reading passages that catch the eye

b : to look over or through an aggregate of things casually especially in search of something of interest browsing through the store's magazine section

browse

noun

Definition of browse (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : tender shoots, twigs, and leaves of trees and shrubs used by animals for food

2 : an act or instance of browsing a quick browse through the want ads

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Examples of browse in a Sentence

Verb Several customers were browsing in the bookstore. He was browsing the want ads in the newspaper. cows browsing in the pasture

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Walerius also said bookstores allow people to truly browse a selection since people can touch, feel, and pick a gift for someone. — BostonGlobe.com, 11 May 2022 Each step is logged online, allowing purchasers to browse through the results. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 5 May 2022 But, even as e-commerce increases its share of total retail sales, the physical store continues to be a place for shoppers to browse new products, make a return or pick up online orders. — NBC News, 29 Dec. 2021 Tour the gardens and browse a variety of potted plants raised in local conditions, plus other garden items. — oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2022 Book lovers have another place to browse now that the library at Palomar College’s Escondido Education Center has reopened following a closure of more than two years due to a remodeling project and the COVID-19 pandemic. — Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2022 Shop them below, or head to M.M. LaFleur's website and browse the rest of the Work Essentials bundle now — just don't forget to enter your code to save. — Amanda Richards, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2021 Boxed and Rue La La now require registration just to browse their sites. — Forrester, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 Tour the gardens and browse a variety of potted plants raised in local conditions, plus other garden items. — oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Adrian Chabla, 21, (left) and Luke Morrison, 22, browse records at Nuggets in Kenmore Square. — Dart Adams, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 In the meantime, that photo and video collection on the site is entertaining to browse. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022 Customers can also place custom orders and browse and shop online. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2022 Open streaming apps, pause and rewind content, and browse music. — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2022 The duo suggests customers check their website beforehand and book an appointment to give you plenty of time to browse. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2022 Guests can explore clans and heritage, browse vendors, see Highland athletics and get a taste of Scotland through food and sound. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Feb. 2022 The Goodly Jobs Board, available at goodlyapp.com/payoff, lets job seekers browse job postings from thousands of companies that offer student-loan benefits. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, WSJ, 5 Feb. 2022 Parents can easily track their child’s progress and browse by topic. — Simon Hill, Wired, 22 Jan. 2022 See More

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History and Etymology for browse

Verb

Middle English brouusen, probably from Anglo-French brouts browse entry 2

Noun

probably modification of Anglo-French brouts, plural of brout sprout, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Saxon brustian to sprout, and perhaps to Old English brēost breast — more at breast

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