bookmark

1 of 2

noun

book·​mark ˈbu̇k-ˌmärk 

1

or bookmarker

ˈbu̇k-ˌmär-kər 

: a marker for finding a place in a book

2

: a menu entry or icon on a computer that is usually created by the user and that serves as a shortcut to a previously viewed location (such as an Internet site)

bookmark

2 of 2

verb

bookmarked; bookmarking; bookmarks

transitive verb

: to create a computer bookmark for

bookmark a website

Examples of bookmark in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Open your bookmark folder with all those activity URLs (click to open all in new tabs). —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Get a 48-pack of magnetic bookmarks featuring various landscapes or go simpler with this multi-color pack of bookmarks in beautiful pastel colors. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024

Verb

The line-up of comedians hasn’t been announced yet, so bookmark the Wheeler’s website for more details to come later. —Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024

Shop the best Cyber Monday beauty deals (including new 2024 Best of Beauty winners) and bookmark this page to stay updated on all the discount developments. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1985, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bookmark

1 of 2 noun

book·​mark -ˌmärk 

1

: something placed in a book to mark a page

2

: something on a computer screen that serves as a shortcut (as to a website)

bookmark

2 of 2 verb

: to create a computer bookmark for

bookmark a website