browser

noun
UK: /ˈbraʊ.zər/
US: /ˈbraʊ.zɚ/

  1. A computer program that lets you look at and read things on the internet.

    1. I use a browser to find information online fast.
    2. The web browser is essential for accessing online resources and completing research.

  2. A person who looks casually at goods for sale in a shop without necessarily intending to buy anything.

    1. She is just a browser, not a buyer today.
    2. The store owner politely greeted the browser, hoping they might find something appealing.

Synonyms

explorer navigator
browser verb

  1. To look through or read something in a relaxed and unhurried way.

    1. I like to browser books at the store.
    2. Feel free to browser our online catalog and find your desired products.

  2. To explore the internet, looking for interesting or useful information.

    1. I often browser the internet for fun facts.
    2. The students can browser educational websites to improve their understanding of the subject.

  3. Of an animal, to feed on leaves, twigs, or other high-growing vegetation.

    1. The deer browser the leaves in the forest.
    2. Giraffes browser high in the trees, using their long necks to reach the foliage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "browser" in English means: A computer program that lets you look at and read things on the internet., A person who looks casually at goods for sale in a shop without necessarily intending to buy anything..

The phonetic transcription of "browser" is /ˈbraʊ.zər/ in British English and /ˈbraʊ.zɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "browser": explorer, navigator.

Example usage of "browser": "I use a browser to find information online fast.". More examples on the page.