browser

noun

brows·​er ˈbrau̇-zər 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, in 1996, Netscape Navigator's browser usage share was over 80%, while the share of Microsoft's Internet Explorer was less than 10%. —Mark Tauschek, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The lawsuit against Paramount, like several others, alleges that the company discloses information to Meta and TikTok when subscribers watch content on the same browser they’re logged onto the social media platforms. —Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024

Check in often for updates and be sure to refresh your browser to get the latest. —Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video WATCH Bussing A Table Email More... VIDEO URL https://www.wired.com/video/watch/bussing-a-table The live event has ended. —Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1675, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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