cyber

1 of 2

adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks (such as the Internet)

the cyber marketplace

cyber-

2 of 2

combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Examples of cyber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This will be critical for organizations to plug the gaps across increasingly mission-critical functions like data analytics and cyber security. —Bernard Marr, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Investigators also received a cyber tip from a service provider involving an incident of child pornography involving Quillen in October. —Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024

Watch this video to learn how to protect yourself from holiday cyber scams. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024

This iteration of Yama Sakura is also set to focus on the integration of multi-domain operations across land, air, sea, space and cyber domains. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

cyber-

Combining form

cybernetic

First Known Use

Adjective

1992, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cyber

• cyber defense
• cyber warfare

Kids Definition

cyber

1 of 2 adjective

cy·​ber ˈsī-bər 

: relating to computers or computer networks

cyber-

2 of 2 combining form

: computer : computer network

cyberspace

Etymology

Combining form

cybernetic