browser

noun

Definition of browsernext
1
as in surfer

Related Words

Relevance
2
as in user

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of browser Users should also clear their browser cache, review browser extensions, change important passwords from a different trusted device and enable two-factor authentication. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Your browser or email program should reveal the destination address. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Users are then prompted to download malicious files, after which the hijackers infect the user's device with malware that collects browser cookies, passwords, documents and more, Microsoft said. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Web searches, instant messaging, minimizing the browser, and hundreds of other functions are also prevented. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for browser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browser
  1. surfer
  2. user
  3. shopper
  4. purchaser
  5. buyer
  6. prospect
  7. consumer
  8. correspondent
Noun
  • Professional surfer Arran Strong was presumed dead four days after going missing off the coast of Portugal in a tragic incident, the sports governing body in the UK confirmed.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • The Hermosa Beach surfer is known for being a fierce competitor through the ’60s and ’70s.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
Definition of surfer
Noun
  • National security applications include fuel rod scanners and port security systems, while industrial users rely on californium-252 for applications such as oil well logging, coal analysis and instrument calibration.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside optimizing the annual hardware cycle, Apple must also consider the annual cycle its user base has fallen into.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of user
Noun
  • One shopper, whose favorite is the rose scent, says that this set is perfect for travel.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The assumption that the shopper is a human looking at a screen is going away faster than the industry will admit.
    — Abhinav Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of shopper
Noun
  • If two reports carry the same meaning, are held to the same standard and are described in the same language, then a careful purchaser would be almost irresponsible not to choose the cheaper one.
    — Amir Tarighat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • In the pharmaceutical and biotech sector (as in many other sectors), the Chinese state operates simultaneously as owner, lender, regulator, purchaser, land allocator, and strategic investor.
    — Paul Friedrichs, STAT, 30 July 2026
Definition of purchaser
Noun
  • The Maverick’s core customer isn’t a traditional pickup truck buyer but someone who might be coming over from an equally affordable car, like a Honda Civic.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Jen Winston of Compass and Andrew Dinsky of Equity Union shared the listing, while Craig Strong and Lisa Klein of Compass represented the buyer.
    — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of buyer
Noun
  • Wide receiver Major Floyd and defensive back Bryson Hazley, both juniors, are top-250 national prospects for a team coming off a 3-8 finish.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • And for a generation scarred by Covid, wars, and the risk of AI, now worrying over job prospects, demand for safety, security, and certainty may be at an all-time high.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of prospect
Noun
  • Eight maritime groups signed a joint open letter to the UN and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Monday, warning that introducing tolls could drive up costs for consumers and undermine the principles of free navigation.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, said the legislation targets large companies that use extensive consumer data to maximize profits rather than small businesses offering traditional discounts or coupons.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of consumer
Noun
  • Joining us now is CBS News homeland security and justice correspondent, Nicole Sganga, to tell us more.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Other departures from 60 Minutes include executive editor Draggan Mihailovich, correspondents Cecilia Vega and longtime producer Henry Schuster.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of correspondent

Browse Nearby Words

browsed
browser
browsers
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Browser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browser. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on browser

Nglish: Translation of browser for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Aug. 7

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

The Longest Long Words List

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
fridge-magnet-letters
Drop a Letter Quiz August 2026 Drop a letter from a word to make a totally diffe...
See All