Bookmark

/ˈbʊk.mɑːrk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strip of material, usually with a tab, that is used to mark a page in a book.

She used a colorful bookmark to keep her place in the novel.

A saved link to a webpage or a specific location within a digital document.

I added the recipe website to my bookmarks for easy access.

verb

To save the location of a webpage or document for future reference.

I always bookmark interesting articles I find online.

To mark a page in a book with a bookmark.

Make sure to bookmark the page before you put the book down.

The word 'bookmark' combines 'book' + 'mark', reflecting its function.

to bookmark a page

To save the location of a specific webpage.

bookmark it

Informal phrase meaning to save or remember something for later retrieval.

digital bookmark

A saved link to a web page on a digital device.

tab

A label used in web browsers to navigate to different pages.

marker

An item used to indicate a specific position or highlight information.

To save a link or location.

I just bookmarked that funny video on YouTube.

To quickly refer to something important later.

I need to bookmark this moment for when I need a laugh.