cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: 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

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Adjective
The survey also highlights banks’ responses to rising cyber risk and the reinvention of payments. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 June 2026 That is why security assurance is the new proof of cyber maturity. Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Over the last several weeks, Anthropic has touted the cyber capabilities of its newest Mythos model and rolled out the tech to CrowdStrike and other companies. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 June 2026 National security officials have long argued that the law is vital for disrupting terrorist plots, foreign espionage, international drug trafficking and cyber intrusions. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cyber

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyber was in 1992

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“Cyber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyber. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cyber

1 of 2 adjective
cy·​ber ˈsī-bər How to pronounce cyber (audio)
: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form
: computer : computer network
cyberspace
Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic

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