Meaning & Definition of word "Browser"

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    Browser

    /ˈbraʊ.zər/

    noun:

    • 1. A software application used to access and view websites on the internet.
      • Example: I downloaded a new browser to improve my browsing speed.
    • 2. A person who looks through or inspects something casually.
      • Example: As a browser in the bookstore, she enjoyed browsing through the new releases.

    Etymology

    From 'browse', meaning to look through or glance at casually.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    web browser:

    A program for accessing the World Wide Web.

    browser history:

    A record of the websites a user has visited.

    incognito mode:

    A browsing mode that does not save history.

    Related Words

    navigate:

    To travel through a website or application.

    search engine:

    A system that allows users to search for information on the internet.

    Slang Meanings of browser

    Meaning: Web surfer

    Example Sentence: He’s a real web surfer, always hopping from one site to another.

    Meaning: Clicker

    Example Sentence: She’s just a clicker, always browsing but never buying.