browser

noun

brows·​er ˈbrau̇-zər How to pronounce browser (audio)
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1
: one that browses
2
: a computer program used for accessing sites or information on a network (such as the Internet)

Examples of browser in a Sentence

There were a few browsers in the bookstore.
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The biggest part of the release is more than a dozen elements relating to WebKit, the web browser engine. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Of course, Microsoft’s browser dominance was crumbling by the time the EU managed to get that implemented. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026 Google has attempted to allay the Commission’s concerns over the years such as allowing Android users to switch between search engines and browsers so they are not tied to the company’s apps. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Instead, open the airline, hotel or booking site directly through your browser or app. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for browser

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of browser was in 1675

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“Browser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/browser. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

browser

noun
brow·​ser
ˈbraü-zər
1
: one that browses
2
: a computer program providing access to information on a network and especially to websites

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