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browse

1 of 2verb
/braʊz/
Forms:browses,browsing,browsed,browsed
1

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

C1transitive
  • He browsed online forums to read reviews and opinions about the latest video games.
  • He browsed the internet for hours, looking for information on his favorite topic.
  • She likes to browse online stores for hours, searching for the perfect gifts.
  • He browsed various news websites to stay updated on current events.
  • We browsed the web for restaurant reviews before deciding where to dine out.
2

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

C1
  • On Saturday afternoons, she loves to browse through the local shops, admiring the latest fashion trends without feeling the need to make a purchase.
  • While waiting for his friend, he decided to browse the bookstore, flipping through new releases and enjoying the quiet atmosphere.
  • They often browse the mall after lunch, enjoying the window displays and catching up on the latest gadgets and styles.
  • Despite having no intention of buying anything, she could spend hours browsing the antique market, appreciating the history and craftsmanship of the items.
  • He likes to browse the electronics store to stay updated on the latest technology, even though he rarely buys anything.
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3

to eat vegetation such as young shoots or foliage in a meadow, pasture, or woodland

  • Deer browse on young saplings along the forest edge.
  • Rabbits browse on dandelions and other wild greens.
  • Sheep browse grass and clover in the rolling pasture.
  • Cattle browse tender shoots during the dry season.
  • Wild horses browse foliage near the riverbank at dawn.
4

to taste small amounts of different foods rather than having a full portion of one dish

  • We browsed the buffet, tasting everything from sushi to pastries.
  • They browsed the wine list, sipping a glass of rosé with each selection.
  • Tourists browsed local specialties at the street-food market.
  • Guests browsed appetizers while waiting for the entrée.
  • She browsed the dessert cart, sampling chocolate mousse and fruit tart.
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