down·load
ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd 
computers
: an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
faster downloads
also
: the item downloaded
two downloads
downloaded; downloading; downloads
computers
: to transfer (data, files, etc.) from one location (such as a large computer or the cloud) to another (such as a smaller computer, smartphone, or storage device)
download the files onto your computer
downloading songs from the Internet
Examples of download in a Sentence
Noun
The modem is capable of high-speed downloads.
The download will take about three minutes.
The program is available for download at the company's website.
The downloads are all in this folder.
Verb
He downloaded the files onto his computer.
She downloads songs from the Internet.
The new program makes downloading faster.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Once the stores close, users will no longer be able to purchase new content, although previously purchased games and content will remain available for download for the foreseeable future.
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Anzar Mehraj,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Investigators are continuing to review evidence, including data downloaded from the Tesla and inspections of both vehicles.
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july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
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Noun
This can help catch malware, risky downloads and suspicious files.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Once the stores close, users will no longer be able to purchase new content, although previously purchased games and content will remain available for download for the foreseeable future.
—
Anzar Mehraj,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Verb
For the most up-to-date info on delays or cancellations, download your airline's app, sign up for text alerts, or use tracking sites like FlightAware.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
Investigators are continuing to review evidence, including data downloaded from the Tesla and inspections of both vehicles.
—
Madison Smalstig
july 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
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“Download.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/download. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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download
1 of 2 noun
down·load
ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd
: an act or instance of transferring data from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (as a smaller computer)
download
2 of 2 verb
down·load
: to transfer (data) from one location (as a large computer to another smaller computer or storage device)
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