browse

verb
UK: /braʊz/
US: /braʊz/

  1. To look at things in a shop or online, without necessarily wanting to buy anything.

    1. I like to browse in bookstores for new authors.
    2. Many customers browse online before buying in a physical store, comparing prices.

  2. To look through a book or magazine without reading everything.

    1. She likes to browse magazines while waiting.
    2. I often browse through cookbooks for inspiration, even if I don't cook everything.

  3. To use a computer to look at websites.

    1. I browse the internet every day.
    2. Teens browse social media sites for entertainment and to stay connected with friends.

Synonyms

skim scan glance peruse shop surf
browse noun

  1. The act of looking at things in a shop or online without necessarily buying anything.

    1. I had a quick browse in the shop.
    2. After a brief browse online, I decided to buy the shoes.

  2. Young shoots, twigs, and leaves of trees and shrubs that animals eat.

    1. Deer feed on browse in the winter.
    2. The biologist studied the impact of the deer population on the available browse.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "browse" in English means: To look at things in a shop or online, without necessarily wanting to buy anything., To look through a book or magazine without reading everything., To use a computer to look at websites..

The phonetic transcription of "browse" is /braʊz/ in British English and /braʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "browse": skim, scan, glance, peruse, shop, surf.

Example usage of "browse": "I like to browse in bookstores for new authors.". More examples on the page.