browser

noun

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

Examples of browser in a Sentence

There were a few browsers in the bookstore.
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That array of options matches what is already available on mobile devices and web browsers. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025 Overcoming Challenges To Drive Innovation While consumers are navigating new and different ways of using browsers, the competition between browser developers is driving constant innovation. Neil Henderson, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 Historically, the processor on a Chromebook has been one of its less important components because Google designed this OS, built around its Chrome browser, to run on cheap, lightweight hardware. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 Brussels regulators are set to drop a case about whether Apple’s operating system discourages users from switching browsers or search engines, after Apple made a series of changes in an effort to comply with the bloc’s rules. ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025 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 11 Apr. 2025.

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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