Browser Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɹaʊzɝ

BROW-zur

UK

bɹˈaʊzɐ

BROW-zuh

Definition

A browser is a computer program or app you use to view and explore websites on the internet.

Usage & Nuances

'Browser' usually refers to 'web browser' such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. It is always a noun. 'Open your browser' and 'use a browser' are common phrases. Don't confuse with 'search engine' (like Google, which is used inside a browser).

• Spanish: navegador (web)
• Portuguese (BR): navegador (de internet)
• Portuguese (PT): navegador (da internet)
• Chinese (Simplified): 浏览器
• Chinese (Traditional): 瀏覽器
• Hindi: ब्राउज़र
• Arabic: متصفح (الويب)
• Bengali: ব্রাউজার
• Russian: браузер
• Japanese: ブラウザ
• Vietnamese: trình duyệt
• Korean: 브라우저
• Turkish: tarayıcı
• Urdu: براؤزر
• Indonesian: peramban

Example Sentences

Open your browser to check your email.

basic

My favorite browser is Chrome.

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Close the browser after you finish using it.

basic

If your browser crashes, just restart it.

natural

Most websites look different depending on which browser you use.

natural

Sometimes clearing your browser history can fix problems loading pages.

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