browser
Americannoun
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a person or thing that browses.
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Digital Technology. a software program that allows the user to find and read encoded documents in a form suitable for display, especially such a program for use on the internet.
You may need to pause internet security features and refresh the page in your web browser to play the embedded videos.
noun
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a person or animal that browses
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computing a software package that enables a user to find and read hypertext files, esp on the Internet
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Origin of browser
browse ( def. ) + -er 1 ( def. ); browser def. 1 was first recorded in 1680–90, and browser def. 2 in 1980–85
Explanation
A browser is a looker: either a program that lets you surf the Internet or a person in a store who just looks around without buying. This is a word that has to do with looking around, otherwise known as browsing. You probably use web browsers, which allow you to see websites on a computer. But you could also be a browser if you go to a store and just look around. Being a browser is a good way to kill time, but as soon as you make a purchase, you've gone from being a browser to being a customer.
Vocabulary lists containing browser
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There are also browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
Apple also showed off other AI updates, including changes to its Safari web browser and other apps, like Shortcuts and Passwords.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
You might think a honey bee foraging in your garden and a browser window running ChatGPT have nothing in common.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
I was curious if you were doing this video call from the app or your browser.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
I opened up my email in a new browser window and started typing.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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