browser

noun

brows·​er ˈbrau̇-zər How to pronounce browser (audio)
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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. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 10 Dec. 2025 In recent months, OpenAI has been busy rolling out new shopping features, a web browser, an AI-centric social-media app, and, to top it off, group chats. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025 The product will launch in 23 countries, and the app will be available on iOS, Android, web browsers, and a variety of smart TVs. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2025 Malicious ‘shopping tools’ Fake browser extensions promise coupon magic or AI shopping assistants. Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 7 Dec. 2025 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 12 Dec. 2025.

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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