cyberspace

cy·ber·space | \ ˈsī-bər-ˌspās

How to pronounce cyberspace (audio)

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Definition of cyberspace

: the online world of computer networks and especially the Internet

Examples of cyberspace in a Sentence

We send e-mails through cyberspace.

Recent Examples on the Web Such that the American public often forgets that DHS is there day-to-day to protect the American Homeland, and to protect the people, land, sea, and air and in cyberspace. — CBS News, "Former DHS chief Jeh Johnson tells CBS News the department has become "overly politicized"," 9 Sep. 2019 The alleged data destruction demonstrates how U.S. Cyber Command is upping its retaliatory tactics in cyberspace. — Robert Hackett, Fortune, "Hardware Security Keys: A Seatbelt for the Internet?—Cyber Saturday," 7 Sep. 2019 This campaign is playing out at border crossings, in cyberspace and on college campuses as far afield as Australia and the United States. — Shibani Mahtani, Washington Post, "With threats and propaganda, China tries to silence support for Hong Kong protests," 6 Sep. 2019 Austin: The state is teaming with Bumble to crack down on people who send unsolicited nude images on dating apps and elsewhere in cyberspace. — USA TODAY, "Cat burglar, prison bats, USS Arizona Memorial: News from around our 50 states," 4 Sep. 2019 Similarly, a Cyber Peace Accord – building from efforts such as the Paris Call and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord – could, in time, lead the international community toward greater stability in cyberspace. — Scott Shackelford, The Conversation, "In a world of cyber threats, the push for cyber peace is growing," 3 Sep. 2019 Hollie Bennett, head of communication U.K. at CD Projekt Red, introduced the demo, which started with the player character V climbing into an ice bath and jacking into cyberspace. — Patrick Shanley, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Cyberpunk 2077' Gameplay Footage Showcases Brutal, Beautiful Dystopia," 30 Aug. 2019 Education Technology: The internet and its global connectivity have given rise to education technology, which takes learning in the traditional classroom out of the classroom, and into cyberspace. — Sandra Watson, President & Ceo, azcentral, "Next-Gen tech trends: The future of Arizona," 14 May 2018 The vacuum that is the internet is sucking dollars into cyberspace by persuading people to look no further than a computer or tablet to shop. — Maria Panaritis, Philly.com, "This Main Line shop is closing, and I'm worried for all of us | Maria Panaritis," 27 Apr. 2018

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