browser

noun

brows·​er ˈbrau̇-zər How to pronounce browser (audio)
Synonyms of browsernext
1
: one that browses
2
: a computer program used for accessing sites or information on a network (such as the Internet)

Examples of browser in a Sentence

There were a few browsers in the bookstore.
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Your browser does not support the video tag. Dan Woike, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 The appeal keeps alive the possibility of deeper interventions that could reshape how search, browsers, and mobile ecosystems operate. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026 This type of malware is often spread through fake software updates, malicious email attachments, compromised browser extensions or deceptive ads. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026 Indeed, OpenAI has released a web browser, social-media apps, and many other AI products and features over the past several months. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for browser

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of browser was in 1675

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“Browser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/browser. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

browser

noun
brow·​ser
ˈbraü-zər
1
: one that browses
2
: a computer program providing access to information on a network and especially to websites

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