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
This puts MSPs on the front lines of defending SMBs against an evolving array of cyber threats—which demands proactivity. Dor Eisner, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 In an early scene, Molly unknowingly records herself on her laptop masturbating and the video gets held for cyber ransom. Carole Horst, Variety, 13 June 2025 The changes, which began in April, will integrate U.S. land, air, sea, space and cyber forces under a single headquarters. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 The cyber troubles at least seem to be in the past. Evan Clark, Footwear News, 11 June 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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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