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

Each passport had a paper bookmark in it, with various biographical details. —Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024

Each set includes an elegant faux leather bookmark topped with a gilded medallion. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024

Verb

Check out some of the best weekly deals below, and bookmark this page to stay up to date on discounts dropping soon. —Elizabeth Denton, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2024

There's almost too much goodness coming to the streamer in September, so bookmark your must-watches from the full list below. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Sep. 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