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

Executives have warned that AI could lead to cyber risks to the banking industry, the Financial Times reported. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026

As part of Project Glasswing, JPMorgan aims to reduce cyber risks stemming from AI’s fast-evolving capabilities. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026

Late last month, cyber stocks slumped after Fortune discovered a draft blog post from Anthropic, which revealed the model’s advanced cyber capabilities and possible risks. —Samantha Subin,hugh Son, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026

Within the next 10 years, Tarrant county College will also need the land for cyber security and defense manufacturing programs that don’t exist yet. —Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 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