cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)

the cyber marketplace

cyber-

2 of 2

combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Examples of cyber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Over the past year and a half, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - which helps states prepare for cyber threats - has lost election security staff and funding. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Ransomware attacks — in which hackers demand a hefty payment to restore hacked systems — also account for a growing share of cyber crimes. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

Until then, most people were not aware of the federal requirement that makes paying a cyber ransom without notifying the Department of Commerce a felony because of the potential risk of funding terrorism. — Scott Sumner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

If your shop collects customer data online, cyber liability insurance could be a smart move to guard against cyber attacks, data breaches and other situations where you could be held liable for exposing information. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cyber

• cyber defense
• cyber warfare

Rhymes for cyber

• fiber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber

Kids Definition

cyber

1 of 2 adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic