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

That public alert came in the wake of ongoing attacks using Medusa malware, a dangerous ransomware-as-a-service platform enabling cyber criminals to carry out highly effective campaigns against enterprises. —Davey Winder, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Regularly update and patch systems: Keep your operating systems and software up to date to address vulnerabilities that cyber threats might exploit. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025

Themes of family, cyber bullying and incel culture are interwoven and the show has been widely praised for each episode being filmed in one continuous shot. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025

Instead, victims can report to the FBI and to their cyber tip line. —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for cyber

• fiber
• fibre
• prescriber
• subscriber
• transcriber

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