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

Personalized Leather Corner Bookmark Help the bookworm in your life always keep their page with these sleek leather corner bookmarks. —Esther Carlstone, SELF, 4 Dec. 2024

Asha Mae, the owner of Asha Mae Clays, was selling her clay polymer products, which include earrings, bookmarks, hat pins and other pieces with her husband Kemar. —Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 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