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

Jim still thinks highly of Palo Alto, but wants to consolidate the portfolio's cyber exposure around just one name — and that name is CrowdStrike. —Morgan Chittum,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2026

The incident appears to be one of the most significant cyber incidents linked to the current conflict so far. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026

The goal is to wear down the American war effort, drive up the costs of energy, strain cyber resources and cause as much pain as possible for American companies that depend on the defense industry. —ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026

Connectivity that allows crews to send emails or access the internet can also provide pathways for cyber threats to reach onboard systems. —Anna Raymaker, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 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