browser
1 of 1noun/ˈbraʊzɚ/
Forms:browsers
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a computer program that enables the user to read or look at information on the Internet
B1Learn more on WikipediaA browser is a software application that allows people to access and view content on the Internet. It enables users to visit websites, watch videos, read articles, and interact with online services. Browsers interpret and display the code of web pages, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, so that users can see and use the content easily. Popular browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. Browsers often offer features like bookmarking, tabs for multiple pages, and security options to protect users from harmful websites.
- Google Chrome is the most popular browser worldwide.
- She opened her browser to search for flight tickets.
- The website looks different depending on the browser you use.
- He cleared his browser history to protect his privacy.
- Some browsers block pop-up ads automatically.
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a person who looks at or examines things casually, without a specific goal or intention to buy
- The bookstore was full of browsers flipping through magazines.
- The museum attracted many browsers who wandered slowly through the exhibits.
- The street market had more browsers than actual buyers that morning.
- She was just a browser in the antique shop, admiring the items but not purchasing anything.
- The library's comfortable chairs encouraged browsers to spend hours reading magazines.