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

Instead, security focus centers on tracking nuclear fuel and securing reactor management systems against both physical and cyber threats. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

The cyber ransomware reporting requirement is a good example. — Keegan Crage, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Cheng Xin | Getty Images Zscaler stock soared on Thursday after the cloud security company beat Wall Street’s fiscal fourth-quarter estimates as rising artificial intelligence risk spurred urgent demand for cyber tools. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Its work includes regulatory pathway development, cyber architecture and engineering, operational readiness and authorization planning. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 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