address bar

American

noun

Computers.

a narrow, horizontal space in the window of a web browser that is used to display the address of a website.

address bar British

noun

computing the space provided (on a browser) for showing the addresses of websites

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Etymology

Origin of address bar

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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Confirm this by looking at a browser’s address bar, which typically displays a lock icon to inform you that you’re accessing the website securely.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Roundy suggested copying an unknown website’s domain name from the address bar in your browser, then searching for that term along with the word “scam” or “review.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2022

Many of these attacks are trying to exploit a very common online behavior: looking up a website by name instead of entering its full URL in the address bar.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2022

Browser commands will soon be able to be typed into the address bar on iOS.

From The Verge • Jun. 23, 2022

If those websites ask for more than your name, then check the address bar to make sure the website is secure.

From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 21, 2018

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